(1) The Department of Health and Human 
Services reports that an influenza pandemic has a 
greater potential to cause rapid increases in death 
and illness than virtually any other natural health 
threat. 
(2) Three pandemics occurred during the 20th 
century: the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918, the 
Asian flu pandemic in 1957, and the Hong Kong flu 
pandemic in 1968. The Spanish flu pandemic was 
the most severe, causing over 500,000 deaths in the 
United States and more than 20,000,000 deaths 
worldwide. 
(3) The Centers for Disease Control and Pre-
vention has estimated conservatively that up to 
207,000 Americans would die, and up to 734,000 
would be hospitalized, during the next pandemic. 
The costs of the pandemic, including the total direct 
costs associated with medical care and indirect costs 
of lost productivity and death, are estimated at be-
tween 
$71,000,000,000 
and 
$166,500,000,000. 
These costs do not include the economic effects of 
pandemic on commerce and society. 
(4) Recent studies suggest that avian influenza 
strains, which are endemic in wild birds and poultry 
populations in some countries, are becoming increas-
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ingly capable of causing severe disease in humans 
and are likely to cause the next pandemic flu. 
(5) In 2004, 8 nations—Thailand, Vietnam, In-
donesia, Japan, Laos, China, Cambodia, and the Re-
public of Korea—experienced outbreaks of avian flu 
(H5N1) among poultry flocks. Cases of human in-
fections were confirmed in Thailand and Vietnam 
(including a possible human-to-human infection in 
Thailand). 
(6) As of December 4, 2007, 336 confirmed 
human cases of avian influenza (H5N1) have been 
reported, 207 of which have resulted in death. 
(7) On February 23, 2005, Dr. Shigeru Omi, 
Asia regional director of the World Health Organiza-
tion (WHO), stated with respect to the avian flu, 
‘‘We at WHO believe that the world is now in the 
gravest possible danger of a pandemic.’’. 
(8) 
The 
best 
defense 
against 
influenza 
pandemics is a heightened global surveillance sys-
tem. In many of the nations where avian flu (H5N1) 
has become endemic the early detection capabilities 
are severely lacking, as is the transparency in the 
health systems. 
(9) In addition to surveillance, pandemic pre-
paredness requires domestic and international co-
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ordination and cooperation to ensure an adequate 
medical response, including communication and in-
formation networks, public health measures to pre-
vent spread, use of vaccination and antivirals, provi-
sion of health outpatient and inpatient services, and 
maintenance of core public functions. 
SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE 
ACT. 
Title XXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 
U.S.C. 300aa–1 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘Subtitle 3—Pandemic Influenza 
Preparedness 
‘‘SEC. 2141. DEFINITION. 
‘‘For purposes of this subtitle, the term ‘State’ shall 
have the meaning given such term in section 2(f) and shall 
include Indian tribes and tribal organizations (as defined 
in section 4(b) and 4(c) of the Indian Self-Determination 
and Education Assistance Act). 
‘‘SEC. 2142. PROPOSAL FOR INTERNATIONAL FUND TO SUP-
PORT PANDEMIC INFLUENZA CONTROL. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary should submit to 
the Director of the World Health Organization a proposal 
to study the feasibility of establishing a fund, (referred 
to in this section as the ‘Pandemic Fund’) to support pan-
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demic influenza control and relief activities conducted in 
countries affected by pandemic influenza, including pan-
demic avian influenza. 
‘‘(b) CONTENT OF PROPOSAL.—The proposal sub-
mitted under subsection (a) shall describe, with respect 
to the Pandemic Fund— 
‘‘(1) funding sources; 
‘‘(2) administration; 
‘‘(3) application process by which a country 
may apply to receive assistance from such Fund; 
‘‘(4) factors used to make a determination re-
garding a submitted application, which may in-
clude— 
‘‘(A) the gross domestic product of the ap-
plicant country; 
‘‘(B) the burden of need, as determined by 
human morbidity and mortality and economic 
impact related to pandemic influenza and the 
existing capacity and resources of the applicant 
country to control the spread of the disease; 
and 
‘‘(C) the willingness of the country to co-
operate with other countries with respect to 
preventing and controlling the spread of the 
pandemic influenza; and 
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‘‘(5) any other information the Secretary deter-
mines necessary. 
‘‘(c) USE OF FUNDS.—Funds from any Pandemic 
Fund established as provided for in this section shall be 
used to complement and augment ongoing bilateral pro-
grams and activities from the United States and other 
donor nations. 
‘‘SEC. 2143. POLICY COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON PAN-
DEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established the Pan-
demic Influenza Preparedness Policy Coordinating Com-
mittee (referred to in this section as the ‘Committee’). 
‘‘(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Committee shall be 
composed of— 
‘‘(A) the Secretary; 
‘‘(B) the Secretary of Agriculture; 
‘‘(C) the Secretary of State; 
‘‘(D) the Secretary of Defense; 
‘‘(E) the Secretary of Commerce; 
‘‘(F) the Administrator of the Environ-
mental Protection Agency; 
‘‘(G) the Secretary of Transportation; 
‘‘(H) the Secretary of Homeland Security; 
‘‘(I) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and 
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‘‘(B) any activities and coordination with 
international entities related to such initiatives 
and proposals. 
‘‘(2) INTERAGENCY PLAN AND RECOMMENDA-
TIONS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.— 
‘‘(i) PREPAREDNESS PLAN.—Based on 
the preparedness plans described under 
paragraph (1), and not later than 90 days 
after the date of enactment of the Attack-
ing Viral Influenza Across Nations Act of 
2008, the Committee shall develop an 
Interagency Preparedness Plan that inte-
grates and coordinates such preparedness 
plans. 
‘‘(ii) CONTENT OF PLAN.—The Inter-
agency Preparedness Plan under clause (i) 
shall include a description of— 
‘‘(I) departmental or agency re-
sponsibility and accountability for 
each component of such plan; 
‘‘(II) funding requirements and 
sources; 
‘‘(III) international collaboration 
and coordination efforts; and 
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‘‘(IV) recommendations and a 
timeline for implementation of such 
plan. 
‘‘(B) REPORT.— 
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—The Committee 
shall submit to the President and Con-
gress, and make available to the public, a 
report that includes the Interagency Pre-
paredness Plan. 
‘‘(ii) UPDATED
REPORT.—The Com-
mittee shall submit to the President and 
Congress, and make available to the public, 
on a biannual basis, an update of the re-
port that includes a description of— 
‘‘(I) progress made toward plan 
implementation, as described under 
clause (i); and 
‘‘(II) progress of the domestic 
preparedness programs under section 
2144 and of the international assist-
ance programs under section 2145. 
‘‘(C) 
CONSULTATION
WITH
INTER-
NATIONAL
ENTITIES.—In developing the pre-
paredness plans described under subparagraph 
(A) and the report under subparagraph (B), the 
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Committee may consult with representatives 
from the World Health Organization, the World 
Organization for Animal Health, and other 
international bodies, as appropriate. 
‘‘SEC. 2144. DOMESTIC PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPARED-
NESS ACTIVITIES. 
‘‘(a) PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES.—The 
Secretary shall strengthen, expand, and coordinate domes-
tic pandemic influenza preparedness activities. 
‘‘(b) STATE PREPAREDNESS PLAN.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of receiving 
funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-
vention or the Health Resources and Services Ad-
ministration related to bioterrorism, a State shall— 
‘‘(A) designate an official or office as re-
sponsible for pandemic influenza preparedness; 
‘‘(B) submit to the Director of the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention a Pandemic 
Influenza Preparedness Plan described under 
paragraph (2); and 
‘‘(C) have such Preparedness Plan ap-
proved in accordance with this subsection. 
‘‘(2) PREPAREDNESS PLAN.— 
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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Pandemic Influ-
enza Preparedness Plan required under para-
graph (1) shall address— 
‘‘(i) human and animal surveillance 
activities, including capacity for epidemio-
logical analysis, isolation and subtyping of 
influenza viruses year-round, including for 
avian influenza among domestic poultry, 
and reporting of information across human 
and veterinary sectors; 
‘‘(ii) methods to ensure surge capacity 
in 
hospitals, 
laboratories, 
outpatient 
healthcare provider offices, medical sup-
pliers, and communication networks; 
‘‘(iii) assisting the recruitment and 
coordination of national and State volun-
teer banks of healthcare professionals; 
‘‘(iv) 
distribution 
of 
vaccines, 
antivirals, and other treatments to priority 
groups, and monitor effectiveness and ad-
verse events; 
‘‘(v) networks that provide alerts and 
other information for healthcare providers 
and organizations at the National, State, 
and regional level; 
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‘‘(vi) communication with the public 
with respect to prevention and obtaining 
care during pandemic influenza; 
‘‘(vii) maintenance of core public 
functions, including public utilities, refuse 
disposal, mortuary services, transportation, 
police and firefighter services, and other 
critical services; 
‘‘(viii) provision of security for— 
‘‘(I) first responders and other 
medical personnel and volunteers; 
‘‘(II) hospitals, treatment cen-
ters, and isolation and quarantine 
areas; 
‘‘(III) transport and delivery of 
resources, including vaccines, medica-
tions and other supplies; and 
‘‘(IV) other persons or functions 
as determined appropriate by the Sec-
retary; 
‘‘(ix) the acquisition of necessary legal 
authority for pandemic activities; 
‘‘(x) integration with existing na-
tional, State, and regional bioterrorism 
preparedness activities or infrastructure; 
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‘‘(xi) coordination among public and 
private health sectors with respect to 
healthcare delivery, including mass vac-
cination and treatment systems, during 
pandemic influenza; and 
‘‘(xii) coordination with Federal pan-
demic influenza preparedness activities. 
‘‘(B) UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.—The 
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan required 
under paragraph (1) shall include a specific 
focus on surveillance, prevention, and medical 
care for traditionally underserved populations, 
including low-income, racial and ethnic minor-
ity, immigrant, and uninsured populations. 
‘‘(3) APPROVAL OF STATE PLAN.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 
collaboration with the Secretary of Agriculture 
and the Administrator of the Health Resources 
and Services Administration, shall develop cri-
teria to rate State Pandemic Influenza Pre-
paredness Plans required under paragraph (1) 
and determine the minimum rating needed for 
approval. 
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‘‘(B) TIMING
OF
APPROVAL.—Not later 
than 180 days after a State submits a State 
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan as re-
quired under paragraph (1), the Director of the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
shall make a determination regarding approval 
of such Plan. 
‘‘(4) REPORTING
OF
STATE
PLAN.—All Pan-
demic Influenza Preparedness Plans submitted and 
approved under this section shall be made available 
to the public. 
‘‘(5) ASSISTANCE TO STATES.—The Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Re-
sources and Services Administration may provide as-
sistance to States in carrying out this subsection, or 
implementing an approved State Pandemic Influenza 
Preparedness Plan, which may include the detail of 
an officer to approved domestic pandemic sites or 
the purchase of equipment and supplies. 
‘‘(6) WAIVER.—The Secretary may grant a 
temporary waiver of 1 or more of the requirements 
under this subsection. 
‘‘(c) DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coordina-
tion with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish 
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minimum thresholds for States with respect to ade-
quate surveillance for pandemic influenza, including 
possible pandemic avian influenza. 
‘‘(2) ASSISTANCE TO STATES.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in co-
ordination with the Secretary of Agriculture, 
shall provide assistance to States and regions to 
meet the minimum thresholds established under 
paragraph (1). 
‘‘(B) TYPES OF ASSISTANCE.—Assistance 
provided to States under subparagraph (A) may 
include— 
‘‘(i) the establishment or expansion of 
State surveillance and alert systems, in-
cluding the Sentinel Physician Surveillance 
System and 122 Cities Mortalities Report 
System; 
‘‘(ii) the provision of equipment and 
supplies; 
‘‘(iii) support for epidemiological anal-
ysis and investigation of novel strains; 
‘‘(iv) the sharing of biological speci-
mens and epidemiological and clinical data 
within and across States; and 
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‘‘(v) other activities determined appro-
priate by the Secretary. 
‘‘(3) DETAIL
OF
OFFICERS.—The Secretary 
may detail officers to States for technical assistance 
as needed to carry out this subsection. 
‘‘(d) PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting 
through the Director of the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the 
Health Resources and Services Administration, and 
in coordination with private sector entities, shall in-
tegrate and coordinate public and private influenza 
surveillance activities, as appropriate. 
‘‘(2) GRANT PROGRAM.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the 
activities under paragraph (1), the Secretary 
may establish a grant program to provide 
grants to eligible entities to coordinate pan-
demic preparedness surveillance activities be-
tween States and private health sector entities, 
including health plans and other health sys-
tems. 
‘‘(B) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to re-
ceive a grant under subparagraph (A), an entity 
shall— 
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‘‘(i) submit an application at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such 
information as the Secretary may require; 
and 
‘‘(ii) be a State with a collaborative 
relationship with a private health system 
organization or institution. 
‘‘(C) USE
OF
FUNDS.—Funds under a 
grant under subparagraph (A) may be used 
to— 
‘‘(i) develop and implement surveil-
lance protocols for patients in outpatient 
and hospital settings; 
‘‘(ii) establish a communication alert 
plan for patients for reportable signs and 
symptoms that may suggest influenza; 
‘‘(iii) purchase necessary equipment 
and supplies; 
‘‘(iv) increase laboratory testing and 
networking capacity; 
‘‘(v) 
conduct 
epidemiological 
and 
other analyses; or 
‘‘(vi) report and disseminate data. 
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‘‘(D) DETAIL
OF
OFFICERS.—The Sec-
retary may detail officers to grantees under 
subparagraph (A) for technical assistance. 
‘‘(E) REQUIREMENT.—As a condition of 
receiving a grant under subparagraph (A), a 
State shall have a plan to meet minimum 
thresholds for State influenza surveillance es-
tablished by the Director of the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention in coordination 
with the Secretary of Agriculture under sub-
section (b). 
‘‘(e) TEMPORARY FACILITY.—The Secretary may es-
tablish a temporary Federal facility or body to coordinate 
Federal support and assistance to States and localities, 
activities across Federal agencies or departments, or di-
rect implementation of Federal authorities and respon-
sibilities when appropriate under Federal law or when 
State and local actions to address the pandemic or threat 
of pandemic are deemed insufficient by the Secretary or 
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Preven-
tion. 
‘‘(f) PROCUREMENT OF ANTIVIRALS FOR THE STRA-
TEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE.—The Secretary shall deter-
mine the minimum number of doses of antivirals needed 
to prevent infection or treat infection during pandemic in-
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fluenza, including possible pandemic avian influenza, for 
health professionals (including doctors, nurses, mental 
health professionals, pharmacists, veterinarians, labora-
tory personnel, epidemiologists, virologists and public 
health practitioners), core public utility employees, and 
those persons expected to be at high risk for serious mor-
bidity and mortality from pandemic influenza, and take 
immediate steps to procure this minimum number of doses 
for the Strategic National Stockpile described under sec-
tion 319F–2. 
‘‘(g) PROCUREMENT OF VACCINES FOR THE STRA-
TEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE.—Subject to development 
and testing of potential vaccines for pandemic influenza, 
including possible pandemic avian influenza, the Secretary 
shall determine the minimum number of doses of vaccines 
needed to prevent infection during at least the first wave 
of pandemic influenza for health professionals (including 
doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, pharmacists, 
veterinarians, laboratory personnel, epidemiologists, virol-
ogists, and public health practitioners), core public utility 
employees, and those persons expected to be at high risk 
for serious morbidity and mortality from pandemic influ-
enza, and take immediate steps to procure this minimum 
number of doses for the Strategic National Stockpile de-
scribed under section 319F–2. 
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‘‘(C) epidemiological analysis and inves-
tigation of novel strains; 
‘‘(D) provision of equipment or supplies; 
‘‘(E) coordination of surveillance activities 
within and among countries; 
‘‘(F) the establishment and maintenance of 
an Internet database that is accessible to health 
officials domestically and internationally, for 
the purpose of reporting new cases or clusters 
of influenza and under information that may 
help avert the pandemic spread of influenza; 
and 
‘‘(G) other activities as determined nec-
essary by the Secretary. 
‘‘(c) INCREASED INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CAPAC-
ITY DURING PANDEMIC INFLUENZA.—The Secretary, in 
consultation with the Secretary of State, may provide vac-
cines, antiviral medications, and supplies to foreign coun-
tries from the Strategic National Stockpile described 
under section 319F–2. 
‘‘(d) ASSISTANCE
TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES.—The 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the 
Health Resources and Services Administration may pro-
vide assistance to foreign countries in carrying out this 
section, which may include the detail of an officer to ap-
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proved international pandemic sites or the purchase of 
equipment and supplies. 
‘‘SEC. 2146. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS CAM-
PAIGN. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, in consultation with the 
United States Agency for International Development, the 
World Health Organization, the World Organization for 
Animal Health, and foreign countries, shall develop an 
outreach campaign with respect to public education and 
awareness of influenza and influenza preparedness. 
‘‘(b) DETAILS OF CAMPAIGN.—The campaign estab-
lished under subsection (a) shall— 
‘‘(1) be culturally and linguistically appropriate 
for domestic populations; 
‘‘(2) be adaptable for use in foreign countries; 
‘‘(3) target high-risk populations (those most 
likely to contract, transmit, and die from influenza); 
‘‘(4) promote personal influenza precautionary 
measures and knowledge, and the need for general 
vaccination, as appropriate; and 
‘‘(5) describe precautions at the State and local 
level that could be implemented during pandemic in-
fluenza, including quarantine and other measures. 
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‘‘SEC. 2147. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. 
‘‘The Secretary, directly or through contract, and in 
consultation with professional health and medical soci-
eties, shall develop and disseminate pandemic influenza 
training curricula— 
‘‘(1) to educate and train health professionals, 
including physicians, nurses, public health practi-
tioners, virologists and epidemiologists, veterinar-
ians, mental health providers, allied health profes-
sionals, and paramedics and other first responders; 
‘‘(2) to educate and train volunteer, non-med-
ical personnel whose assistance may be required dur-
ing a pandemic influenza outbreak; and 
‘‘(3) that address prevention, including use of 
quarantine and other isolation precautions, pan-
demic influenza diagnosis, medical guidelines for use 
of antivirals and vaccines, and professional require-
ments and responsibilities, as appropriate. 
‘‘SEC. 2148. RESEARCH AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF 
HEALTH. 
‘‘The Director of the National Institutes of Health 
(referred to in this section as the ‘Director of NIH’), in 
collaboration with the Director of the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, and other relevant agencies, shall 
expand and intensify— 
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‘‘(1) human and animal research, with respect 
to influenza, on— 
‘‘(A) vaccine development and manufac-
ture, 
including 
strategies 
to 
increase 
immunological response; 
‘‘(B) 
effectiveness 
of 
inducing 
heterosubtypic immunity; 
‘‘(C) antivirals, including minimal dose or 
course of treatment and timing to achieve pro-
phylactic or therapeutic effect; 
‘‘(D) side effects and drug safety of vac-
cines and antivirals in subpopulations; 
‘‘(E) alternative routes of delivery; 
‘‘(F) more efficient methods for testing 
and determining virus subtype; 
‘‘(G) protective measures; and 
‘‘(H) other areas determined appropriate 
by the Director of NIH; and 
‘‘(2) historical research on prior pandemics to 
better understand pandemic epidemiology, trans-
mission, protective measures, high-risk groups, and 
other lessons that may be applicable to future 
pandemics. 
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‘‘SEC. 2149. RESEARCH AT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CON-
TROL AND PREVENTION. 
‘‘The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, in collaboration with other relevant agencies, 
shall expand and intensify research, with respect to influ-
enza, on— 
‘‘(1) communication strategies for the public 
during pandemic influenza, taking into consideration 
age, racial and ethnic background, health literacy, 
and risk status; 
‘‘(2) changing and influencing human behavior 
as it relates to vaccination; and 
‘‘(3) development and implementation of a pub-
lic, non-commercial and non-competitive broadcast 
system and person-to-person networks. 
‘‘SEC. 2150. INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE STUDY ON THE LEGAL, 
ETHICAL, AND SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF 
PANDEMIC INFLUENZA. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall contract 
with the Institute of Medicine to— 
‘‘(1) study the legal, ethical, and social implica-
tions of, with respect to pandemic influenza— 
‘‘(A) animal/human interchange; 
‘‘(B) global surveillance; 
‘‘(C) case contact investigations; 
‘‘(D) vaccination and medical treatment; 
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‘‘(E) community hygiene; 
‘‘(F) travel and border controls; 
‘‘(G) decreased social mixing and increased 
social distance; 
‘‘(H) civil confinement; and 
‘‘(I) other topics as determined appropriate 
by the Secretary. 
‘‘(2) not later than 1 year after the date of en-
actment of the Attacking Viral Influenza Across Na-
tions Act of 2008, submit to the Secretary a report 
that describes recommendations based on the study 
conducted under paragraph (1). 
‘‘(b) IMPLEMENTATION
OF RECOMMENDATIONS.— 
Not later than 180 days after the submission of the report 
of under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall address the 
recommendations of the Institute of Medicine regarding 
the domestic and international allocation and distribution 
of pandemic influenza vaccine and antivirals. 
‘‘SEC. 2151. NATIONAL PANDEMIC INFLUENZA ECONOMICS 
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established the National 
Pandemic Influenza Economics Advisory Committee (re-
ferred to in this section as the ‘Committee’). 
‘‘(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The members of the Com-
mittee shall be appointed by the Comptroller General 
of the United States and shall include domestic and 
international experts on pandemic influenza, public 
health, veterinary science, commerce, economics, fi-
nance, and international diplomacy. 
‘‘(2) CHAIR.—The Comptroller General of the 
United States shall select a Chair from among the 
members of the Committee. 
‘‘(c) DUTIES.—The Committee shall study and make 
recommendations to Congress and the Secretary on the 
financial and economic impact of pandemic influenza and 
possible financial structures for domestic and inter-
national pandemic response, relating to— 
‘‘(1) the development, storage and distribution 
of vaccines; 
‘‘(2) the storage and distribution of antiviral 
and other medications and supplies; 
‘‘(3) increased surveillance activities; 
‘‘(4) provision of preventive and medical care 
during pandemic; 
‘‘(5) reimbursement for health providers and 
other core public function employees; 
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‘‘(6) reasonable compensation for farmers and 
other workers that bear direct or disproportionate 
loss of revenue; and 
‘‘(7) other issues determined appropriate by the 
Chair. 
‘‘(d) COMPENSATION.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each member of the Com-
mittee who is not an officer or employee of the Fed-
eral Government shall be compensated at a rate 
equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of 
basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive 
Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United 
States Code, for each day (including travel time) 
during which such member is engaged in the per-
formance of the duties of the Committee. All mem-
bers who are officers or employees of the United 
States shall serve without compensation in addition 
to that received for their services as officers or em-
ployees of the United States. 
‘‘(2) TRAVEL
EXPENSES.—A member of the 
Committee shall be allowed travel expenses, includ-
ing per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates author-
ized for an employee of an agency under subchapter 
I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while 
away from the home or regular place of business of 
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the member in the performance of the duties of the 
Committee. 
‘‘(e) STAFF.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Chair of the Com-
mittee shall provide the Committee with such profes-
sional and clerical staff, such information, and the 
services of such consultants as may be necessary to 
assist the Committee in carrying out the functions 
under this section. 
‘‘(2) DETAIL OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EM-
PLOYEES.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—An employee of the 
Federal Government may be detailed to the 
Committee without reimbursement. 
‘‘(B) CIVIL SERVICE STATUS.—The detail 
of the employee shall be without interruption or 
loss of civil service status or privilege. 
‘‘(3) PROCUREMENT
OF
TEMPORARY
AND 
INTERMITTENT SERVICES.—The Chair of the Com-
mittee may procure temporary and intermittent serv-
ices in accordance with section 3109(b) of title 5, 
United States Code, at rates for individuals that do 
not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of 
basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive 
Schedule under section 5316 of that title.’’. 
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SEC. 4. PANDEMIC INFLUENZA AND ANIMAL HEALTH. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall 
expand and intensify efforts to prevent pandemic influ-
enza, including possible pandemic avian influenza. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall 
submit to Congress a report that describes the anticipated 
impact of pandemic influenza on the United States. 
(c) ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary of Agriculture, in 
consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services, the World Health Organization, and the World 
Organization for Animal Health, shall provide domestic 
and international assistance with respect to pandemic in-
fluenza preparedness to— 
(1) support the eradication of infectious animal 
diseases and zoonosis; 
(2) increase transparency in animal disease 
states; 
(3) collect, analyze, and disseminate veterinary 
data; 
(4) strengthen international coordination and 
cooperation in the control of animal diseases; and 
(5) promote the safety of world trade in ani-
mals and animal products. 
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SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums 
as may be necessary to carry out this Act (and the amend-
ments made by this Act) for each of the fiscal years 2009 
through 2012. 
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