United States · Law · S
S. 3678 (109th)
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act
Introduced
18 July 2006
Last action
19 December 2006 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 109-417.
Sponsors
Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Subjects
Healthcare, Education
Source updated
9 March 2026
Summary
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to lead all federal public health and medical response to public health emergencies and incidents covered by the National Response Plan. Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and transfers to the Assistant Secretary the functions of the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness. Expands the program for state and local public health emergency preparedness to allow political subdivisions of states or a consortium of states to be eligible for funding. Requires the Secretary to: (1) develop and require the application of evidence-based benchmarks and objective standards that measure levels of preparedness; and (2) establish a near real-time electronic nationwide public health situational awareness capacity to enhance detection, response, and management of public health emergencies. Sets forth matching requirements for emergency preparedness funds. Directs the Secretary to conduct a review of the National Disaster Medical System, including a review of medical surge capacity. Transfers to the Secretary the functions of the National Disaster Medical System. Requires the Secretary to establish and maintain a Medical Reserve Corps to provide for an adequate supply of volunteers during a public health emergency. Allows the Secretary to establish Centers for Public Health Preparedness at accredited schools of public health. Requires the Secretary of Veteran Affairs to ensure the readiness of Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers in a public health emergency.
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Timeline
18 July 2006
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7754-7762)
Source: IntroReferral
18 July 2006
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
19 July 2006
Reported
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
3 August 2006
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583.
Source: Calendars
3 August 2006
Reported
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Enzi with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-319.
Source: Committee
3 August 2006
Reported
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Enzi with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-319.
Source: Committee
5 December 2006
Reported
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11220-11237; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S11220-11235)
Source: Floor
5 December 2006
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
6 December 2006
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
6 December 2006
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
6 December 2006
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
9 December 2006
Floor
Mr. Barton (TX) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Source: Floor
9 December 2006
Floor
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 H9260-9275)
Source: Floor
9 December 2006
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
9 December 2006
Passed
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR 12/8/2006 H9260-9274)
Source: Floor
9 December 2006
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR 12/8/2006 H9260-9274)
Source: Floor
14 December 2006
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
14 December 2006
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
19 December 2006
Became law
Became Public Law No: 109-417.
Source: President
19 December 2006
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
19 December 2006
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Public Law · 19 December 2006 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 14 December 2006 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 5 December 2006 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 3 August 2006 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 18 July 2006 · Download file
Documents
13 official files
Public Law (text)
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Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 19 December 2006
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 19 December 2006
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (PDF)
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 3 August 2006
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 July 2006
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Sponsors
- Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
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