H.R. 1570 · 109th Congress

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the continuation of the program for revitalizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2005-04-12
Latest action
2005-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

Extends indefinitely the authorization of appropriations to allow the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to: (1) design, construct, and equip new facilities, renovate existing facilities, and upgrade security of such facilities; (2) expand, enhance, and improve CDC capabilities relating to preparedness for and responding to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies; and (3) establish integrated systems of public health alert communications and surveillance networks among public health officials, laboratories, hospitals, health care facilities, and other appropriate entities.