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Accelerating Valley Fever Vaccine Development, Manufacturing, and National Registry

This Act authorizes funding and establishes a coordinated federal strategy to accelerate the development, licensing, and manufacturing of a human vaccine for Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) by 2034. The legislation aims to enhance public health security by pursuing effective protection against this fungal disease. It also creates a national registry to collect data and better track the disease's prevalence.
Key points
Establishes a National Strategy and appoints a Vaccine Coordinator to achieve the goal of having a licensed vaccine by 2034.
Authorizes $50 million in funding for grant and contract programs supporting research, clinical development, and initial manufacturing of the vaccine.
Creates the National Valley Fever Registry under the CDC to collect non-personal data on cases and improve disease monitoring.
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Print number: 118_HR_9942
Sponsor: Rep. Duarte, John S. [R-CA-13]
Process start date: 2024-10-08