Pasteur act of 2026
Pasteur Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Pasteur Act of 2026 aims to combat antimicrobial resistance by establishing a program to develop innovative antimicrobial drugs targeting serious infections. It creates a contract mechanism for sponsoring eligible antimicrobials, which must treat pathogens identified as urgent threats or determined by the Secretary, and establishes a scoring system to evaluate these drugs. The act also mandates data collection and reporting on antimicrobial use and resistance, and outlines requirements for contract sponsors regarding commercial availability and appropriate use of the drugs.
Key provisions
- Establishes a program to fund contracts for the development of innovative antimicrobial drugs.
- Defines eligibility criteria for antimicrobial drugs, including targeting pathogens identified as urgent threats.
- Creates a scoring methodology to evaluate antimicrobial drug applications, considering patient care, innovation, and public health benefits.
- Requires contract sponsors to ensure commercial availability and sufficient supply of the antimicrobial drug.
- Mandates data collection and reporting on antimicrobial use and resistance trends.
- Establishes a Critical Need Antimicrobial Advisory Group to provide guidance.
- Includes provisions for grant programs to support judicious antimicrobial use in health care facilities.
- Sets annual payment levels for contracts, adjusted for inflation.
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