House Bill 6274
116th Congress(2019-2020)
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6274
Congress
116
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
This bill allows tribes and tribal organizations to apply directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program funds. Currently, only states and certain local entities may apply for PHEP funds to respond to public health emergencies, such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
The CDC must award at least 10 cooperative agreements to tribal applicants.
Additionally, the CDC must consult with tribes and tribal organizations to ensure the PHEP program enables such entities to respond to public health emergencies. The CDC may make modifications to the program after such consultation.
March 13, 2020
03/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/13/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:30 PM