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SEWER Act
2/26/2025, 5:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 766
Bill 119 hr 766, also known as the Infectious Disease Detection and Monitoring Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the detection and monitoring of infectious diseases through wastewater. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities for the establishment, maintenance, or improvement of activities related to detecting and monitoring infectious diseases in wastewater.
The primary goal of this legislation is to strengthen public health emergency preparedness and response efforts by utilizing wastewater as a tool for early detection of infectious diseases. By monitoring wastewater, health officials can identify potential outbreaks and take proactive measures to prevent the spread of diseases within communities.
In addition to enhancing disease surveillance, the bill also aims to improve coordination and communication among federal, state, and local health agencies. By providing funding for research, training, and infrastructure development, the legislation seeks to build a more robust and effective system for detecting and responding to infectious disease threats. Overall, Bill 119 hr 766 represents a proactive approach to public health by leveraging innovative technologies and strategies to enhance our ability to detect and monitor infectious diseases. By investing in wastewater-based surveillance, the legislation aims to improve our readiness to respond to public health emergencies and protect the health and safety of all Americans.
The primary goal of this legislation is to strengthen public health emergency preparedness and response efforts by utilizing wastewater as a tool for early detection of infectious diseases. By monitoring wastewater, health officials can identify potential outbreaks and take proactive measures to prevent the spread of diseases within communities.
In addition to enhancing disease surveillance, the bill also aims to improve coordination and communication among federal, state, and local health agencies. By providing funding for research, training, and infrastructure development, the legislation seeks to build a more robust and effective system for detecting and responding to infectious disease threats. Overall, Bill 119 hr 766 represents a proactive approach to public health by leveraging innovative technologies and strategies to enhance our ability to detect and monitor infectious diseases. By investing in wastewater-based surveillance, the legislation aims to improve our readiness to respond to public health emergencies and protect the health and safety of all Americans.
Congressional Summary of HR 766
Surveilling Effluent Water for Epidemic Response Act or the SEWER Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) program, which detects and monitors pathogens in wastewater. It requires the CDC to expand and intensify the activities of the NWSS, including with respect to SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), influenza, mpox, dengue, West Nile virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
The NWSS provides funding and guidance to public health departments for wastewater surveillance activities. Under the NWSS, health departments and other partners coordinate on wastewater surveillance at sampling sites and share data with the CDC. The NWSS was initially implemented to monitor SARS-CoV-2 and has since expanded to include influenza A, avian influenza A, mpox, and RSV.
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Current Status of Bill HR 766
Bill HR 766 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 766 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 766's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 766
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 766
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 766
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to establish, maintain, or improve activities related to the detection and monitoring of infectious diseases through wastewater for public health emergency preparedness and response purposes, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to establish, maintain, or improve activities related to the detection and monitoring of infectious diseases through wastewater for public health emergency preparedness and response purposes, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 766
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