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MedShield Act: AI for Public Health Security

The MedShield Act aims to establish a national pandemic preparedness program utilizing artificial intelligence. This program will enable faster detection of biological threats and accelerate the development of vaccines and treatments, enhancing public health security and preventing future health crises on the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key points
Establishes a continuous program for monitoring biological threats using artificial intelligence.
Accelerates research and production of vaccines and treatments for new diseases.
Improves coordination between government and private sector in pandemic response.
Secures funding for the MedShield program's development until 2029.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1085
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Process start date: 2025-03-14