Protecting PAHPA Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-4697
Sponsor: Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
Introduced: 2023-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Aging
Chemical and biological weapons
Child health
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
Disability and paralysis
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Executive agency funding and structure
First responders and emergency personnel
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Higher education
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Insects
Intergovernmental relations
Manufacturing
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Military civil functions
Military personnel and dependents
National and community service
Natural disasters
Prescription drugs
Product safety and quality
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
State and local government operations
Strategic materials and reserves
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: 

Protecting Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act of 2023 or the Protecting PAHPA Act of 2023

This bill extends through FY2028 and modifies various programs and activities that support public health preparedness and response. The bill also addresses matters concerning shortages of drugs and medical devices and recalls of drugs.

For example, the bill modifies

activities of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority;

grants to support preparedness and response activities of health departments, hospitals, and public health laboratories;

programs to facilitate the response of volunteer health providers and other professionals during disasters and emergencies;

efforts related to the management and operation of the Strategic National Stockpile;

federal partnerships and initiatives for collaborating and coordinating during public health and other emergencies and with the development of medical countermeasures and diagnostic testing capacity; and

requirements for collecting and reporting public health and health care data and information.

Additionally, the bill makes various changes to address and mitigate shortages of drugs and devices, including by (1) setting out a process to safely extend the expiration date of certain medical countermeasures and other life-saving drugs, and (2) expanding requirements for drug manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration concerning potential shortages. Further, the bill expands the authority of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to order the recall of controlled substances to cover all drugs.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Introduced in House