Tracking Pathogens Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 18, 2022)
Tracking Pathogens Act
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to take specified actions related to the genomic sequencing of pathogens.
Specifically, the CDC must issue guidance on sharing specimens and other activities to support collaboration in the genomic sequencing of pathogens.
The CDC must also strengthen and expand activities related to the use of genomic sequencing of pathogens in public health surveillance, including by providing technical assistance to health departments. The CDC may award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to academic and other laboratories related to these activities.
In addition, the CDC must establish through public health agencies (or partnerships of such agencies) centers of excellence to promote innovation in pathogen genomics and molecular epidemiology.
What just happenedMar 21, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 18, 2022
- Mar 21, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Mar 18, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 18, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 18, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House