HR 3457 · 107th Congress · Health

PREPARE Act

Introduced 2001-12-11· Sponsored by Rep. Schrock, Edward L. [R-VA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2001-12-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Pathogen Research, Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Act of 2001 (PREPARE Act) - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage the development and manufacture of new products or new uses for products which can identify, prevent, or treat biological agents. Permits a limited antitrust exemption for the cooperative efforts of the pharmaceutical, biotechnical, medical device, and research industries when working to develop and bring such countermeasure products to market. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts and provide assistance for product development, including good manufacturing practices and facility security. Requires the Secretary to ensure that medical supplies from the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile are located in appropriate proximity to the site of special events. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permit: (1) fast-track designation and priority review for unapproved countermeasure products; and (2) the use of animal trials for drugs useful against lethal or disabling agents. Requires the Secretary to: (1) prohibit the unauthorized transportation of biological agents; (2) esta…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Republicans