Opinion: Congress must reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act

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Congress should reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and confirm the Trump administration's nominee to lead ASPR, the federal agency responsible for pandemic and disaster response, according to this opinion piece. The administration has preserved ASPR within the Department of Health and Human Services and nominated a new assistant secretary. Swift congressional action would build on these steps to strengthen America's national health security infrastructure.