Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act of 2025

The Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act of 2025 would require the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a comprehensive plan for quickly producing and distributing diagnostic tests in response to major public health emergencies. These emergencies could include emerging infectious diseases, chemical attacks, biological threats, radiological incidents, or nuclear events that are declared public health emergencies.

Under this bill, HHS would need to work with both government agencies and private companies like device manufacturers to create and implement the plan. The plan would need to address practical considerations such as how much diagnostic testing capacity currently exists in the United States, what new technologies could be used, and what medical supplies would be needed. If enacted, HHS would have one year to publish the initial plan and would be required to update it every three years to keep it current.

The practical impact for citizens would be improved preparedness and faster access to diagnostic tests during a major health crisis. Currently, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.