United States · Law · S
S. 3678 (109th)
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act
Introduced
18 July 2006
Last action
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Status
Became Public Law No: 109-417.
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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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13 official files
Public Law (text)
Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 19 December 2006
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 19 December 2006
Public Law
summary · EN · 19 December 2006
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 14 December 2006
Enrolled Bill (PDF)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 14 December 2006
Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 5 December 2006
Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 5 December 2006
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 3 August 2006
Reported to Senate (PDF)
Reported to Senate · EN · 3 August 2006
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 3 August 2006
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 July 2006
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 July 2006
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 18 July 2006
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/3678
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/s/3678