Bill · H.R. 4165· House(119-HR-4165)
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.
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Dan Crenshaw
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+8
The bill strengthens pandemic preparedness by establishing biological attribution and early warning strategies.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill enhances public health safety through better biological threat detection and early warning systems.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill increases federal coordination and duties regarding biological attribution.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness+8Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Privacy Rights-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+3
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California