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Interagency Coordination: Improving Preparedness for Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks (One Health)

This Act establishes a national 'One Health' Program to improve coordination between government agencies (health, agriculture, environment) in preventing, detecting, and responding to diseases transmitted from animals to humans (zoonoses). Better cooperation aims to protect public health, reduce economic losses in agriculture, and ensure the continuous production of critical vaccines, directly impacting citizens' health security. A 10-year action plan outlining surveillance and prevention priorities must be developed within one year.
Key points
Establishment of the 'One Health' Program – a coordinated approach linking human, animal, and environmental health to combat epidemics.
Requirement to develop a National One Health Framework within one year, setting 10-year goals for surveillance, prevention, and response to zoonotic diseases.
Improved collaboration between federal agencies (including CDC, Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior) for faster threat response, protecting citizens from new pandemics and bioterrorism.
Mitigating the risk of vaccine shortages (e.g., flu shots) by protecting livestock and poultry farming, which is essential for vaccine manufacturing.
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Print number: 117_HR_2061
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2061.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of the 'One Health' Program – a coordinated approach linking human, animal, and environmental health to combat epidemics.
  • Requirement to develop a National One Health Framework within one year, setting 10-year goals for surveillance, prevention, and response to zoonotic diseases.
  • Improved collaboration between federal agencies (including CDC, Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior) for faster threat response, protecting citizens from new pandemics and bioterrorism.
  • Mitigating the risk of vaccine shortages (e.g., flu shots) by protecting livestock and poultry farming, which is essential for vaccine manufacturing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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