Melanie Stansbury (D-NM)
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
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, titled the "CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act," aims to improve public health security for States, local governments, and Tribal nations. It amends the Public Health Service Act to specifically include Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations as eligible entities. The legislation increases funding for awards to $750,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2028. It establishes specific rules for awarding cooperative agreements to Tribal eligible entities. Additionally, it grants the Secretary authority to modify programs and waive certain requirements after consulting with Indian Tribes.
Yes
- Scored +8
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill creates dedicated funding streams and administrative flexibilities specifically for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
- Scored +7
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?
The bill increases funding and specifically includes Tribal entities to enhance security during public health emergencies.
- Scored +2
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
The bill provides direct financial support to Tribal organizations to strengthen their public health infrastructure.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill increases federal spending by raising the award amount for public health security to $750,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Tribal Entities: The bill increases the amount for awards to $750,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, with at least 5 percent reserved each year for Tribal eligible entities (Section 2, subsection (4)(A)).
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Direct Support for Tribal Organizations: By defining Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations as eligible entities, the bill ensures these groups can receive awards (Section 2, subsection (2)).
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Financial Flexibility for Tribes: Funds provided to a Tribal eligible entity that remain unobligated at the end of a fiscal year can remain available for the entirety of the performance period (Section 2, subsection (8)(B)).
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Reduced Administrative Burdens: The bill states that certain matching requirements will not apply to cooperative agreements awarded to Tribal eligible entities (Section 2, subsection (8)(C)).
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Tailored Program Administration: The Secretary is authorized to make modifications and waive or specify alternative requirements to help Tribal eligible entities effectively deliver and administer the program (Section 2, subsection (l)(1) and (l)(2)(A)).
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Ensuring Program Effectiveness through Consultation: The Secretary is required to consult with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations on the design of the program to ensure it effectively enhances the security of Indian Tribes during public health emergencies (Section 2, subsection (l)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Waivers: The Secretary is prohibited from waiving or specifying alternative requirements that relate to labor standards or the environment (Section 2, subsection (l)(2)(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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill creates dedicated funding streams and administrative flexibilities specifically for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
- Healthcare
- Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill increases funding and specifically includes Tribal entities to enhance security during public health emergencies.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides direct financial support to Tribal organizations to strengthen their public health infrastructure.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill increases federal spending by raising the award amount for public health security to $750,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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