Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the inclusion of a biological attribution strategy, and an early warning strategy and implementation plan, in the National Health Security Strategy, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act to update the National Health Security Strategy. It seeks to include a new biological attribution strategy to improve Federal coordination regarding the source and origin of biological hazards. Additionally, the bill mandates the development of an early warning strategy and implementation plan for biological, chemical, and radiological threats. This plan aims to identify threats early through new technologies and broad detection sources like wastewater and transportation hubs. The bill also outlines specific coordination requirements between various Federal agencies, state and local entities, and the private sector.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?
The bill strengthens pandemic preparedness by establishing biological attribution and early warning strategies.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill enhances public health safety through better biological threat detection and early warning systems.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal coordination and duties regarding biological attribution.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
Expanded biological monitoring from wastewater and transport hubs may impact privacy.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved threat detection: The bill aims to identify new biological threats at the earliest possible time to inform response strategies (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)(B)).
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Enhanced technological capabilities: The strategy includes plans for the identification and implementation of new technologies, specifically focusing on diagnostic, sequencing, and safe collection capabilities (Section 1, subsection (c)(1)(D) and Section 2, subsection (d)(1)(A)).
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Broader monitoring for public safety: The plan includes ongoing detection from various sources, such as wastewater, airports, and transportation hubs (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)(E)).
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Adaptability to chemical threats: The strategy allows for the adaptation of technologies to address emerging chemical and radiological threats, including synthetic drugs and fentanyl (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)(D)).
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Efficiency in government programs: By requiring consultation with various entities, the bill intends to coordinate activities, streamline Federal programs, and eliminate waste and duplication (Section 2, subsection (d)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- National security considerations: The bill notes that the process for making biological attribution determinations may need to address national security considerations (Section 1, subsection (c)(1)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill strengthens pandemic preparedness by establishing biological attribution and early warning strategies. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill enhances public health safety through better biological threat detection and early warning systems. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill includes adapting technologies to address chemical threats including synthetic drugs and fentanyl.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal coordination and duties regarding biological attribution. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires clear descriptions of agency duties and processes for attribution. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Expanded biological monitoring from wastewater and transport hubs may impact privacy.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Early warning systems for biological threats improve national disaster preparedness.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill promotes the development of new diagnostic and sequencing technologies.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The bill expands monitoring capabilities through wastewater and transportation hub surveillance.
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California