S 3436
Border Health Security Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Border Health Security Act of 2020 aims to improve public health along the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders by strengthening the roles of the Border Health Security Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council. It establishes grant programs to support border area health initiatives, including addressing infectious diseases and other emerging threats, and encourages coordination between relevant agencies and international partners. The bill also mandates regular evaluations of these organizations’ activities and promotes early warning systems for disease outbreaks.
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Primary sponsor
Tom Udall
Cosponsors
Kyrsten Sinema
Martha McSally
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