S 236
Tracking COVID–19 Variants Act
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Bill overview
The Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act aims to improve the U.S.’s ability to track and understand new COVID-19 variants. It directs the CDC to establish a program for enhanced genomic sequencing, analytics, and disease surveillance, providing grants to state and local health departments. Additionally, the bill establishes a demonstration program to link various federal datasets, including the National Death Index, to support broader public health research, particularly focusing on social determinants of health. Finally, it authorizes significant funding to support these initiatives.
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Angus S., Jr. King
Debbie Stabenow
Dianne Feinstein
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