,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #agcg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #bj1 #bjba,mr4 ,coons 7for himself and ,mr4 ,graham7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to establish a global zoonotic disease task force1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,global ,pandemic ,prevention and ,biosecurity ,act4 #b4 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states ,government-- 7#a7 to support improved community health1 forest management1 sustainable agriculture1 and safety of livestock production in developing countries1 particularly in tropical landscapes where there is an elevated risk of zoonotic disease spillover2 7#b7 to support the availability of scalable and sustainable alternative animal and plant-sourced protein for local communities1 where appropriate1 to minimize human reliance on the trade in live wildlife and raw or unprocessed wildlife parts and derivatives2 7#c7 to support foreign governments-- 7,a7 to transition from the sale of such wildlife for human consumption in markets and restaurants to alternate protein and nutritional sources2 and 7,b7 to prevent commercial trade in live wildlife and raw or unprocessed wildlife parts and derivatives that risks contributing to zoonotic spillover events between animals and humans1 excluding commercial trade in-- 7i7 fish2 7ii7 invertebrates2 7iii7 amphibians2 7iv7 reptiles2 and 7v7 the meat of game species-- 7,i7 traded in markets in countries with effective implementation and enforcement of scientifically based1 nationally implemented policies and legislation for processing1 transport1 trade1 marketing2 and 7,,ii7 sold after being slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions2 and 7,c7 to establish and effectively manage protected and conserved areas1 particularly in tropical landscapes where there is an elevated risk of zoonotic disease spillover1 including indigenous and community-conserved areas2 7#d7 to encourage development projects that do not contribute to the destruction1 fragmentation1 or degradation of forests or the loss of biodiversity2 and 7#e7 to respect the rights and needs of indigenous people and local communities dependent on such wildlife for nutritional needs and food security4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,commercial wildlife trade ,the term commercial wildlife trade means trade in wildlife for the purpose of obtaining economic benefit 7whether in cash or otherwise7 that is directed toward sale1 resale1 exchange1 or any other form of economic use or benefit4 7#d7 ,human consumption ,the term human consumption means specific use for human food or medicine4 7#e7 ,live wildlife market ,the term live wildlife market means a commercial market that sells1 processes1 or slaughters live or fresh wildlife for human consumption in markets or restaurants1 regardless of whether such wildlife originated in the wild or in a captive situation4 7#f7 ,one health ,the term ,one ,health means a collaborative1 multi-sectoral1 and trans-disciplinary approach achieving optimal health outcomes that recognizes the interconnection between-- 7,a7 people1 wildlife1 and plants2 and 7,b7 the environment shared by such people1 wildlife1 and plants4 7#g7 ,outbreak ,the term outbreak means the occurrence of disease cases in excess of normal expectancy4 7#h7 ,public health emergency ,the term public health emergency means the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services with respect to ,,covid-#ai on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d74 7#i7 ,spillover event ,the term spillover event means the transmission of a pathogen from a species to another species4 7#aj7 ,task force ,the term ,task ,force means the ,global ,zoonotic ,disease ,task ,force established under section #f7;a74 7#aa7 ,,usaid ,the term ,,usaid means the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#ab7 ,zoonotic disease ,the term zoonotic disease means any disease that is naturally transmissible between animals and humans4 #d4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the majority of recent emerging infectious diseases have originated in wildlife4 7#b7 ,there is a rise in the frequency of zoonotic spillover events and outbreaks of such diseases4 7#c7 ,this rise in such spillover events and outbreaks relates to the increased interaction between humans and wildlife4 7#d7 ,there is a progressive and increasing rise in interaction between human populations and wildlife related to deforestation1 habitat degradation1 and expansion of human activity into the habitat of such wildlife4 7#e7 ,the increase in such interactions due to these factors1 particularly in forested regions of tropical countries where there is high mammalian diversity1 is a serious risk factor for spillover events4 7#f7 ,a serious risk factor for spillover events also relates to the collection1 production1 commercial trade1 and sale for human consumption of wildlife that may transmit to zoonotic pathogens to humans that may then replicate and be transmitted within the human population4 7#g7 ,such a risk factor is increased if it involves wildlife that-- 7,a7 does not ordinarily interact with humans2 or 7,b7 lives under a stressful condition1 as such condition exacerbates the shedding of zoonotic pathogens4 7#h7 ,markets for such wildlife to be sold for human consumption are found in many countries4 7#i7 ,in some communities1 such wildlife may be the only accessible source of high quality nutrition4 7#aj7 ,the public health emergency has resulted in-- 7,a7 trillions of dollars in economic damage to the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 the deaths of hundreds of thousands of ,american citizens4 #e4 ,united ,states policy toward assisting countries in preventing zoonotic spillover events 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and the heads of other relevant agencies1 shall coordinate1 engage1 and work with governments1 multilateral entities1 intergovernmental organizations1 international partners1 and nongovernmental organizations-- 7#a7 to prevent commercial trade in live wildlife and raw or unprocessed wildlife parts and derivatives for human consumption that risks contributing to zoonotic spillover1 with a focus on tropical countries and countries with significant markets for live wildlife for human consumption1 including-- 7,a7 high volume commercial wildlife trade and associated markets2 7,b7 wildlife trade in and across well connected urban centers2 and 7,c7 wildlife trade for luxury consumption or where there is no dietary necessity2 7#b7 to prevent the degradation and fragmentation of forests and other intact ecosystems1 particularly in tropical countries1 to minimize interactions between wildlife and human and livestock populations that could contribute to spillover events and zoonotic disease transmission1 including by providing assistance or supporting policies that-- 7,a7 conserve1 protect1 and restore the integrity of such ecosystems2 7,b7 support the rights of indigenous people and local communities and their ability to continue their effective stewardship of their traditional lands and territories2 7,c7 support the establishment and effective management of protected areas1 prioritizing highly intact areas2 and 7,d7 prevent activities that result in the destruction1 degradation1 fragmentation1 or conversion of intact forests and other intact ecosystems and biodiversity strongholds1 including activities carried out by governments1 private sector entities1 and multilateral development financial institutions2 7#c7 to offer alternative livelihood and worker training programs and enterprise development to wildlife traders1 wildlife breeders1 and local communities whose members are engaged in the commercial wildlife trade for human consumption2 7#d7 to work with indigenous peoples and local communities-- 7,a7 to ensure that their rights are respected and their authority to exercise such rights is protected2 7,b7 to provide education and awareness regarding animal handling1 sanitation1 and disease transmission2 7,c7 to provide sustainable wildlife management and support for the development of village-level alternative sources of protein and nutrition2 7,d7 to reduce the risk of zoonotic spillover1 while ensuring food security and access to healthy diets2 and 7,e7 to improve farming practices to reduce the risk of zoonotic spillover to livestock2 7#e7 to strengthen global capacity for detection of zoonotic diseases with pandemic potential2 and 7#f7 to support the development of ,one ,health systems at the community level4 7b7 ,engagement methods ,the efforts described in subsection 7a7 shall be carried out by-- 7#a7 working through existing treaties1 conventions1 and agreements to develop new protocols or amend existing protocols or agreements2 7#b7 expanding combating wildlife trafficking programs to support enforcement of the closure of such markets and new illegal markets in response to closures1 and the prevention of such trade1 including-- 7,a7 providing assistance to improve law enforcement2 7,b7 detecting and deterring the illegal import1 transit1 sale1 and export of wildlife2 7,c7 strengthening such programs to assist countries through legal reform2 7,d7 improving information sharing and enhancing capabilities of participating foreign governments2 7,e7 supporting efforts to change behavior and reduce demand for wildlife products described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,f7 leveraging ,united ,states private sector technologies and expertise to scale and enhance enforcement responses to detect and prevent such trade2 7#c7 leveraging strong bilateral relationships with the ,united ,states to support new and existing interministerial collaborations or task forces that can serve as regional ,one ,health models2 and 7#d7 building local agricultural capacity by leveraging expertise from the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 and institutions of higher education with agricultural expertise4 #f4 ,global ,zoonotic ,disease ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,global ,zoonotic ,disease ,task ,force 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,composition 7#a7 ,membership ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of-- 7,a7 a ,chairperson1 which position shall rotate every #b years1 in an order to be determined by the ,administrator1 among a representative 7at the level of ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary or above7 of-- 7i7 the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture2 7ii7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services or the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 7iii7 the ,department of the ,interior or the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7iv7 the ,department of ,state or ,,usaid2 and 7v7 the ,national ,security ,council2 and 7,b7 at least #ac additional members1 from-- 7i7 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 7ii7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7iii7 the ,department of ,defense2 7iv7 the ,department of ,state2 7v7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7vi7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7vii7 the ,national ,institutes of ,health2 7viii7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7ix7 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy2 7x7 ,,usaid2 7xi7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7xii7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 and 7xiii7 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7#b7 ,timing of appointments ,initial appointments to the ,task ,force shall be made not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,task ,force shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of the prior member's term4 ,a member may serve after the expiration of his or her term until a successor has been appointed4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 ensure an integrated approach across the ,federal ,government and globally to the prevention of1 early detection of1 preparedness for1 and response to zoonotic spillover and the outbreak and transmission of zoonotic diseases that may pose a threat to global health security2 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 develop and publish1 on a publicly accessible website1 a plan for global biosecurity and zoonotic disease prevention and response that leverages expertise in public health1 wildlife health1 livestock veterinary health1 sustainable forest management1 community-based conservation1 rural food security1 and indigenous rights to coordinate zoonotic disease surveillance internationally1 including support for ,one ,health institutions around the world that can prevent and provide early detection of zoonotic outbreaks2 and 7#c7 expand the scope of the implementation of the ,white ,house's ,global ,health ,security ,strategy to more robustly support the prevention of zoonotic spillover and to respond to zoonotic disease investigations and outbreaks by establishing a #aj-year strategy with specific ,federal ,government international goals1 priorities1 and timelines for action1 including-- 7,a7 recommended policy actions and mechanisms in developing countries to reduce the risk of zoonotic spillover and zoonotic disease emergence and transmission1 including support for the activities described in section #e2 7,b7 new mandates1 authorities1 and incentives that are needed to strengthen the global zoonotic disease prevention and response plan required under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 prioritizing engagement in programs that target tropical countries and regions experiencing high rates of deforestation1 forest degradation1 and land conversion and countries with significant markets for live wildlife for human consumption4 7d7 ,meeting 7#a7 ,initial meeting ,the ,task ,force shall hold its initial meeting not later than #de days after the final appointment of all members pursuant to subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson4 7,b7 ,quorum ,eight members of the ,task ,force shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number may hold hearings4 7e7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,prohibition of compensation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 ,task ,force members may not receive additional pay1 allowances1 benefits as compensation for their service on the ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,each ,task ,force member shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to task force ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 each ,federal agency listed in subsection 7b77#a7 shall submit a report to the ,task ,force containing a detailed statement with respect to the results of any programming within such agency that addresses the goals of zoonotic spillover and disease prevention4 7#b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,task ,force shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,national ,security ,advisor that contains a detailed statement of the recommendations of the ,task ,force pursuant to subsection 7c77#c77;,a74 7g7 ,termination ,in accordance with section #ad7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 the ,task ,force shall terminate on the later of-- 7#a7 the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 on a date selected by the ,chairperson of the ,task ,force that is not later than #b years after the date referred to in paragraph 7#a74