Public Health Emergency Fund and Enhanced Reporting
This act establishes a dedicated fund for public health emergencies like outbreaks or bioterrorist attacks, ensuring quicker access to resources. It also mandates regular reporting to Congress on response budgets and strategies, increasing transparency and accountability in crisis management.
Key points
Creates a standing fund for public health emergencies, ensuring faster access to money for crisis response.
Requires the government to submit monthly reports to Congress on emergency budgets, strategies, and lessons learned.
Protects emergency funds from automatic budget cuts (sequestration).
Mandates reviews of past emergency responses to improve future preparedness and coordination.
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