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Strengthening Disease Detection: Better Public Health Protection

This act aims to improve the detection and tracking of pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, through genomic sequencing. This will enable health authorities to respond more quickly to disease threats, enhancing public health security and improving the country's preparedness for future epidemics. It also includes training for healthcare workers and collaboration with laboratories.
Key points
Faster Disease Detection: Better tools for identifying viruses and bacteria will help in quicker responses to health threats.
Support for Local Health Services: Assistance for state and local health departments to perform genomic sequencing of pathogens.
Training for Experts: Development of skills for healthcare workers in pathogen genomics and data analysis.
Data Privacy Protection: Ensuring that genomic data is shared in a manner that protects citizens' privacy.
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Additional Information
Tracking Pathogens Act
Print number: S 3534
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2022-01-31