Bill · S. 5056· Senate(119-S-5056)
CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
- Introduced
- 7/21/2026
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Elizabeth Warren
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act'' aims to improve public health security for States, local, and Tribal entities. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to include Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations in public health security provisions. It authorizes $750,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2029. A portion of these funds is specifically reserved for awards to Tribal eligible entities. The Act provides the Secretary with authority to consult with Indian Tribes regarding program design and implementation. It also allows for certain requirement waivers to facilitate program use by Tribal entities.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill provides substantial funding, administrative flexibility, and specialized consultative authority for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+7
The bill enhances public health security and emergency planning for Tribal entities through significant dedicated funding.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill increases the inclusion and resource allocation of Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations in federal public health security frameworks.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes $750,000,000 in annual spending for public health security.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Tribal Entities: The Secretary is authorized to award funds to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations, with at least 10 cooperative agreements required (Section 2, subsection (h)).
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Financial Flexibility for Tribes: Funds provided to a Tribal eligible entity that remain unspent at the end of a fiscal year can remain available for the entire performance period (Section 2, subsection (h), paragraph (8)(B)).
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Reduced Administrative Barriers: The bill removes matching requirements for cooperative agreements awarded to Tribal eligible entities (Section 2, subsection (h), paragraph (8)(C)).
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Tailored Program Implementation: The Secretary has the authority to waive or provide alternative requirements for certain provisions to ensure effective delivery and administration for Tribal eligible entities (Section 2, subsection (l), paragraph (2)(A)).
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Inclusion of Tribal Stakeholders: The bill incorporates Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations into various public health security and emergency plan provisions (Section 2, subsections (b) and (e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Waivers: The Secretary is prohibited from waiving or providing alternative requirements related to labor standards or the environment (Section 2, subsection (l), paragraph (2)(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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+8Good For Urban Residents+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 7/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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