S 3464
Forward act of 2023
Forward Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The FORWARD Act of 2023 aims to bolster research and development efforts related to endemic fungal diseases, such as Valley Fever. It establishes a working group to advise the Department of Health and Human Services on strategies for treatment and prevention, allocates funding for research, and expands a program to incentivize the development of new antifungal therapies and vaccines. The bill also modifies existing programs to prioritize the development of treatments for coccidioidomycosis and supports initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance, particularly in the context of fungal infections.
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Kyrsten Sinema
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