H.R. 7531 · 116th Congress
Infectious Disease Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Brian Higgins
- Introduced
- 2020-07-09
- Latest action
- 2020-07-09 · Introduced in House
Summary
Infectious Disease Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Act
This bill establishes the National Medical Command and a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and respond to infectious diseases. It also requires a strategic plan focused on treatments and vaccine development for infectious diseases.