Biological attribution strategy

(a) Preparedness goal Section 2802(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh–1(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (11) Biological attribution strategy Developing a biological attribution strategy to improve Federal coordination of duties and activities related to biological attribution of biological hazards and pathogens of pandemic potential, which shall include developing a strategy in accordance with subsection (c).. (b) Details of strategy Section 2802 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh–1) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Biological attribution strategy (1) Contents The biological attribution strategy under subsection (b)(11) shall include the following: (A) A description of the biological attribution duties of each appropriate Federal agency, including— (i) the nature of routine biological attribution activities; (ii) the level and type of biological events that may trigger an attribution determination by the appropriate Federal agencies regarding the source, cause, or origin of such events; and (iii) the Federal agency’s routine exercise of the capabilities to perform biological attribution activities. (B) The process by which a biological attribution determination is made by each such Federal agency, including how such process may address national security considerations. (C) Development of assignments, milestones, and timelines necessary to establish the strongest possible national capacity for biological attribution. (D) A plan for the identification, development, and implementation of new technologies, through both internal and public-private initiatives, with an emphasis on diagnostic, sequencing, and safe collection capabilities. (2) Coordination In developing the biological attribution strategy under subsection (b)(11), the Secretary shall coordinate with the relevant Federal agencies, including the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence..