Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act of 2025
Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a detailed plan for quickly developing and distributing diagnostic tests during public health emergencies caused by chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats—including new infectious diseases like pandemics. HHS would need to publish this plan within one year and update it every three years. The plan would involve coordination between government agencies, private manufacturers, and other relevant organizations. **Key provisions and who it affects:** The plan must address several practical considerations: how much testing capacity the U.S.
currently has, new testing technologies that could be developed, and medical supply chain needs. The bill essentially asks HHS to prepare in advance so the country can respond faster the next time a major health threat emerges. This affects healthcare manufacturers, government agencies, and ultimately the general public during emergencies. **Current status:** The bill (HR 1108) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and publish a plan for the rapid development and distribution of diagnostic tests in response to a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threat, including an emerging infectious disease, that causes or has significant potential to cause a declared public health emergency.Specifically, HHS must coordinate with any relevant public and private entities, such as government entities and device manufacturers, in creating the plan and facilitating its collaborative implementation. The plan must take into consideration certain factors specified in the bill, including domestic testing capacity, novel technologies, and medical supply needs. HHS must publish the plan within one year after enactment of the bill and then update the plan every three years.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.