Global COVID-19 Response and Future Pandemic Preparedness Act
This act aims to protect U.S. citizens from new COVID-19 variants through global action. It establishes a program to coordinate the international pandemic response, striving for rapid vaccination of most populations in low- and middle-income countries. Additionally, it seeks to prevent future pandemics through a global early warning and disease surveillance system.
Key points
Establishment of a program to coordinate the global fight against COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemics, protecting U.S. citizens from new virus variants.
Scaling up global vaccine production and distribution, aiming to vaccinate at least 60% of populations in 92 low- and middle-income countries by the beginning of the second quarter of 2022.
Creation of a global disease surveillance and early warning system to prevent future pandemics and respond quickly to new health threats.
Authorization of $34 billion for the program, including for vaccine manufacturing, delivery, administration, and building a global surveillance network.
Status:
Expired
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