CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

This bill changes a federal public health emergency preparedness grant program so that Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and groups of Tribes can apply for funding directly. It authorizes $750 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 and sets aside at least 5 percent each year for Tribal awards, with at least 10 cooperative agreements going to Tribal entities. Tribal recipients would not have to provide matching funds, and unspent money would stay available through the award period. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would consult with Tribes, could waive or change certain program rules for Tribes (except labor and environmental standards), and would report to Congress on how the program works for Tribes within 2 years.

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Sponsors

• Elizabeth Warren Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors