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Pandemic Prevention: Global Actions for Health Security

This act aims to protect public health by preventing diseases transmitted from animals to humans. It focuses on limiting wildlife trade, protecting the environment, and supporting local communities in finding alternative food sources, which can reduce the risk of future pandemics and improve global health security.
Key points
Restricting trade in live wildlife and their parts to reduce the risk of disease transmission to humans.
Supporting developing countries in transitioning to safer protein and food sources, reducing reliance on wildlife.
Protecting forests and ecosystems to limit human-wildlife interaction and prevent disease spread.
Establishing a dedicated task force to coordinate global efforts in zoonotic disease prevention and response.
Supporting local and indigenous communities in safe animal handling and access to healthy food.
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Additional Information
Global Pandemic Prevention and Biosecurity Act
Print number: HR 3424
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2021-05-20