Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Summary
The bill directs the Secretary of State, working with the Health and Human Services Secretary and other agencies, to draft a plan within 18 months that brings in foreign governments and multilateral groups to help create and market qualified pandemic or epidemic medicines, especially those targeting antimicrobial‑resistant pathogens. It affects U.S. federal agencies, foreign partners, and private companies that could be involved in product development. The goal is to strengthen global health defenses and protect U.S. national security by preventing infectious‑disease threats before they reach U.S. shores.
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