SUPER BUGS Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of State, working with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other agencies, to create a strategy within 18 months for getting foreign countries, international organizations, and other groups to help develop and bring to market products for pandemics or epidemics. This includes products that address germs resistant to antibiotics and other drugs. The strategy must be sent to four congressional committees and must cover topics such as shared funding based on each partner's budget and expertise, strengthening partner countries' public health systems, and possible contracts with U.S. companies. The Secretary of State would also be required to seek agreements with foreign countries and organizations to carry out the strategy.

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Sponsors

• Mike Levin Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors