PASTEUR Act

What it does

Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions To End Upsurging Resistance Act of 2023 or the PASTEUR Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enter into subscription contracts for critical-need antimicrobial drugs, provides $6 billion in appropriations for activities under the bill, and contains other related provisions.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

A. Drew Ferguson IV (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 31 Republicans.

Where it stands

• IntroducedApr 27, 2023
• Passed the House—
• Passed the Senate—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 17, 2024)

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Committees

• Ways and Means Committee
• Energy and Commerce Committee
• Budget Committee

More

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