Biden Administration Seeks $65 Billion for Pandemic Preparedness

This week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a new updated pandemic preparedness plan that seeks to authorize $65 billion for pandemic preparedness activities. The full plan lays out five key areas necessary to prevent the U.S. from biological threats. The Administration’s plan includes the following:

1. Transforming Medical Defenses
2. Ensuring Situational Awareness
3. Strengthening Public Health Systems
4. Building Core Capabilities
5. Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic Mission

Additional information from the Biden-Harris Administration is available here.