SUPER BUGS Act of 2026
Rep. Levin and Rep. Valadao Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Coordinate Global Fight Against Superbugs
The SUPER BUGS Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss its next steps.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties, which helps it move forward. However, many bills about international strategy are introduced but never make it through the full voting process.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Secretary of State to create a strategy for working with other countries and international groups to speed up the development and sale of new medicines and tools to fight pandemics and drug-resistant superbugs.
From policy text
“formulate a strategy for the Federal Government to secure support from foreign countries, multilateral organizations, and other appropriate entities to facilitate the development and commercialization of qualified pandemic or epidemic products”
View in full text - The strategy targets germs that could cause a global outbreak or are already recognized as major threats by U.S. health officials, including those on the CDC's antibiotic resistance threats list.
From policy text
“including products to address antimicrobial resistant pathogens-- (i) with pandemic potential; or (ii) that are priority pathogens”
View in full text - The plan must promote fair cost-sharing among countries and encourage the U.S. government to work with private companies through contracts, public-private partnerships, and new payment models to get these products developed and approved faster.
From policy text
“consider securing contracts with United States companies and the broader private sector, entering into public-private partnerships, implementing alternative payment models, creating coverage and reimbursement pathways, and streamlining regulatory approval processes”
View in full text - The Secretary of State has 18 months after enactment to finish and submit the strategy to Congress, and the plan must align with existing U.S. goals for national biodefense and fighting antibiotic resistance.
From policy text
“Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services”
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SUPER BUGS Act of 2026
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