Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan: Faster Response to Health Threats
This act aims to streamline the development and distribution of diagnostic tests during public health crises, such as pandemics. It ensures citizens will have faster access to essential tests, improving safety and response effectiveness. The act promotes better coordination among various entities to ensure tests are available where most needed.
Key points
Faster Test Access: The act mandates a plan to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and distribution of diagnostic tests during health crises.
Increased Accessibility: The plan will consider novel technologies like at-home and point-of-care tests to make them more readily available to everyone.
Public-Private Collaboration: The act encourages cooperation between the government and private companies to boost domestic test production capacity and ensure availability in emergencies.
Regular Updates: The plan will be publicly released and updated at least every three years to adapt to evolving needs and technologies.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1108
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2025-02-07