What does Preamble of SUPER BUGS Act of 2026 do?

This bill requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to secure support from foreign countries and organizations for the development and commercialization of products addressing pandemics or epidemics. The strategy development will involve consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other relevant departments and agencies.

What does SHORT TITLES. of SUPER BUGS Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the "Saving Us from Pandemic Era Resistance by Building a Unified Global Strategy Act of 2026" or the "SUPER BUGS Act of 2026".

What does FINDINGS. of SUPER BUGS Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines findings related to emerging infectious diseases and their impact on U.S. national security. It states that these diseases, including antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, increase the risk of outbreaks reaching the United States and disrupt critical infrastructure. The text emphasizes the importance of international collaboration in developing and deploying pandemic and epidemic products. It asserts that enhancing public health capabilities in partner countries contributes to U.S. homeland security. The section highlights the need for coordinated strategies utilizing U.S. leadership and technology to promote global resilience and protect U.S. interests.

What does DEFINITIONS. of SUPER BUGS Act of 2026 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Appropriate committees of Congress” are specifically defined as the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. “Priority pathogens” are defined as pathogens identified in the latest Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report from the CDC or a successor report, or the current list of qualifying pathogens maintained by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. “Qualified pandemic or epidemic product” is defined as having the meaning given in section 319F-3(i) of the Public Health Service Act.

What does INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF QUALIFIED PANDEMIC OR of SUPER BUGS Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to formulate a strategy for securing support from foreign countries and organizations to facilitate the development and commercialization of qualified pandemic or epidemic products. The strategy must outline processes for entering into arrangements with foreign entities and promote equitable contributions based on budgets and expertise. The strategy should focus on global priorities while allowing for national or regional concerns and support partner country public health capabilities. Arrangements should be harmonized with existing efforts to avoid duplication and efficiently distribute funds. The strategy must allocate responsibility for development and commercialization and provide for the stewardship of qualified products. Priority actions should be identified to maximize the impact on human health, considering innovative approaches to preventing, treating, and diagnosing infectious diseases. The strategy should consider contracts with U.S. companies and public-private partnerships, streamlining regulatory approval processes. The strategy must be synchronized with existing U.S. pandemic preparedness priorities, including the National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and the National Biodefense Strategy.

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SUPER BUGS Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/9/2026 · Introduced: 3/9/2026

Author: Mike Levin (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the Secretary of State to develop a strategy, in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to secure international support for the development and commercialization of products addressing pandemics and epidemics.
The strategy requires outlining processes for international partnerships, promoting equitable contributions, and harmonizing with existing U.S. pandemic preparedness efforts.
The strategy must prioritize actions to maximize impact on human health, considering innovative approaches and streamlining regulatory approval processes for U.S. companies.

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