Strengthening Antimicrobial Resistance Fight: New Strategies and Surveillance
This act aims to enhance the U.S. government's efforts in combating the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. It means improved monitoring, faster threat detection, and the development of new drugs, directly leading to more effective infection treatment and greater public health safety for citizens.
Key points
Strengthening inter-agency cooperation to more effectively combat antimicrobial resistance.
Increasing surveillance of antibiotic use and bacterial resistance, with public data availability, to better understand the problem.
Developing a network of laboratories for faster detection and response to new, resistant bacterial strains.
Supporting research into new drugs, diagnostics, and vaccines to ensure effective treatment methods in the future.
Promoting programs to prevent the spread of resistant bacteria in healthcare and community settings.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9094
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Process start date: 2022-09-30