Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 4048
PREDICT Act
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Introduced 2026-03-11Topic: public health · infrastructure utilitiesSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServicePublic health Response and Emergency Detection through Integrated wastewater Community Testing Act or the PREDICT Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Wastewater Surveillance System, which is used to detect and monitor emerging infectious diseases. It also establishes a grant program to support the ability of state, tribal, and local health departments to conduct wastewater sampling and related analysis.
Sponsors
- Tim Scott Republican sponsor
- 5 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | refer |
| 2026-03-11 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |