# 117-hr-7577: CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

117-hr-7577, CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-7577
- Congress: 117
- Title: CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced: 2022-04-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Native Americans
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act This bill allows tribes and tribal organizations to apply directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program funds. Currently, only states and certain local entities may apply for PHEP funds to respond to public health emergencies, such as COVID-19. The CDC must award at least 10 cooperative agreements to tribal applicants. Additionally, the CDC must consult with tribes and tribal organizations to ensure the PHEP program enables these entities to respond to public health emergencies. The CDC may make certain modifications to the program after the consultation.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK), 2022-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2022-05-31T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-7577 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7577)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7577 (as of 2025-11-18).