Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3486
116th Congress(2019-2020)
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 12, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Mar 12, 2020
Latest Action
Mar 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3486
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Mexico
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Minnesota
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate 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.

Text (1)
March 12, 2020
Actions (2)
03/12/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
03/12/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:23:03 PM