March 30, 2022

New Bill Would Finally Let Tribes Access CDC Money For Public Health Emergencies

Author: Jennifer Bendery

Lawmakers will unveil a new bipartisan bill on Wednesday that would at last provide Native American tribes with equal access to federal money through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prepare for public health emergencies.
During the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health crises, state and local public health departments have relied heavily on federal dollars provided by the CDC’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness program, a cooperative agreement that’s been in place since ...