Early warning strategy and implementation plan

(a) Preparedness goal Section 2802(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh–1(b)), as amended by section 1, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (12) Early warning strategy and implementation plan Developing and implementing an early warning strategy and implementation plan for biological, chemical, and radiological threats, in accordance with subsection (d).. (b) Details of strategy and plan Section 2802 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh–1), as amended by section 1, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Early Warning Strategy and Implementation Plan (1) Objectives The objectives of the early warning strategy and implementation plan under subsection (b)(12) shall include— (A) development of a robust early warning function for the United States which incorporates new technologies, with an emphasis on diagnostic, sequencing, and safe collection capabilities; (B) identification of new biological threats at the earliest time to inform response strategies; (C) understanding of the prevalence of current and recurring threats; (D) the ability to adapt technologies to emerging chemical and radiological threats, including synthetic drugs and fentanyl; (E) ongoing detection from broad sources including wastewater, airports, and transportation hubs; and (F) the ability to rapidly deploy technologies at scale during a public health event. (2) Coordination and eliminating duplication (A) Consultation In developing the early warning strategy and implementation plan under subsection (b)(12), the Secretary shall consult with— (i) State and local public health entities; (ii) private sector and academic partners; and (iii) Federal officials as appropriate, including— (I) the Assistant Secretary for Strategic Preparedness and Response; and (II) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (B) Purposes The purposes of consultation under paragraph (1) shall be to coordinate activities, streamline Federal programs, and eliminate waste and duplication. (C) Meetings The Secretary, on a periodic basis as applicable and appropriate, shall meet with the Director of National Intelligence to inform the development and capabilities of the early warning strategy and implementation plan under subsection (b)(12) for foreign and cross-border threats..