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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 30, 2023
Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and modifies public health preparedness and response programs and activities.
This includes
initiatives of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response to address public health or national security threats, such as pandemic influenza;
the Hospital Preparedness Program and other efforts to enhance the capacity of the health care system to respond to threats and emergencies; and
various programs to support the response of volunteer health care providers and other professionals to disasters and emergencies (e.g., the Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps).
People & committees
Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] · R–NC
Legislative record
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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