Policy Briefs
February 4, 2022
What’s in the New “Pandemic Preparedness” Bill
With his retirement swiftly approaching, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) has co-authored a bipartisan proposal aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to respond to future pandemics. The draft legislation touches topics including vaccine development, public health outreach, and improving data collection and strategy. Alongside Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Sen. Burr leads the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee; the Committee is currently considering adding more provisions to the draft. Read More >>>