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S. 2731 (106th)

Public Health Threats and Emergencies Act

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Introduced

14 June 2000

Last action

18 October 2000 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 952.

Sponsors

Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

20 August 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Public Health Threats and Emergencies Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon determining that a disease or disorder presents a public health emergency or that a public health emergency otherwise exists, to take appropriate action to respond, including conducting and supporting investigations into the cause, treatment, or prevention of the disease or disorder. Establishes the Public Health Emergency Fund to support such activities. Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish reasonable capacities appropriate for national, State, and local public health systems and their work forces to detect and respond effectively to significant public health threats; (2) award grants to determine the extent to which States or local public health agencies can achieve such capacities; and (3) award grants to address core public health capacity needs. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 through 2010 for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for defending and combating public health threats of the 21st century. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) an Antimicrobial Resistance Task Force to coordinate Federal programs relating to antimicrobial resistance; and (2) a joint interdepartmental working group on preparedness and readiness for the medical and public health effects of a bioterrorist attack. Requires: (1) research and development of new antimicrobial drugs and diagnostics; (2) educational programs for medical and health personnel in the use of antibiotics; and (3) grants to establish demonstration programs promoting the judicious use of antimicrobial drugs and the control of the spread of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens.

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Timeline

  1. 14 June 2000

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 June 2000

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5115-5116)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 June 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 September 2000

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 October 2000

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 952.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 18 October 2000

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Jeffords with amendments. With written report No. 106-505.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 October 2000

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Jeffords with amendments. With written report No. 106-505.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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