,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #cb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #bb1 #bjba,mrs4 ,gillibrand 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,bennet1 ,mr4 ,schatz1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,mr4 ,van ,hollen1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,mr4 ,booker1 ,mr4 ,casey1 ,ms4 ,duckworth1 ,mrs4 ,feinstein1 and ,mr4 ,reed7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to provide for the establishment of a standing ,health ,force and a ,resilience ,force to respond to public health emergencies and meet public health needs4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,health ,force1 ,resilience ,force1 and ,jobs ,to ,fight ,,covid-#ai ,act of #bjba4 #b4 ,health ,force 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of the ,health ,force established under this section to recruit1 train1 and employ a standing workforce of ,americans to respond to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic in their communities1 provide capacity for ongoing and future public health care needs1 and build skills for new workers to enter the public health and health care workforce4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 through its ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal partners1 shall establish a standing ,health ,force 7referred to in this section as the ,force7 composed of community members dedicated to preventing and responding to public health crises and emergencies1 including those declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 including the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 and providing increased capacity to address ongoing and future public and community health needs4 7c7 ,organization and administration ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall-- 7#a7 award grants1 contracts1 or enter into cooperative agreements for the recruitment1 hiring1 training1 managing1 administration1 and organization of the ,force to ,states1 localities1 territories1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 urban ,indian health organizations1 health service providers to ,tribes1 ,native ,hawaiian health organizations1 community health centers1 or federally qualified health centers 7referred to in this section as ,funded ,entities72 7#b7 ensure that ,state1 county1 local health departments1 agencies1 and community-based organizations1 including community health centers and clinics1 receive funding from ,funded ,entities or directly from the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention for the recruitment1 hiring1 training1 managing1 administration1 and organization of the ,force1 as appropriate2 7#c7 provide assistance for expenses incurred by ,funded ,entities prior to the awarding of a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 to facilitate the implementation of the ,force1 including assistance for planning and recruitment activities1 as provided for in section #dbd ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4#eahi;b72 and 7#d7 award and obligate funds as soon as is practicable1 and where possible1 not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,funding allocations 7#a7 ,in general ,of the total amount of funds appropriated under this section for a fiscal year-- 7,a7 not less than #e percent shall be awarded to ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 urban ,indian health organizations1 health service providers to ,tribes1 or ,native ,hawaiian health organizations under subsection 7c77#a71 of which #hj percent shall be awarded in proportion to population size and #bj percent shall be awarded based on the burden of disease and disability2 7,b7 not less than #hj percent shall be awarded to ,states and territories under subsection 7c77#a71 of which-- 7i7 #fj percent shall be awarded in proportion to population size1 #bj percent shall be awarded based on the number of jobs lost over the preceding #ab months in each ,state or territory as a proportion of all jobs lost nationally during that timeframe1 and #bj percent shall be awarded based on the burden of disease and disability2 7ii7 not less than #dj percent shall be allocated for ,state health departments2 and 7iii7 not less than #dj percent shall be allocated for county and other local health departments within the ,state4 7#b7 ,supplement and not supplant ,funds appropriated under this section shall be used to supplement1 not supplant any existing funding for ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 urban ,indian health organizations1 health service providers to ,tribes1 ,native ,hawaiian health organizations1 ,states1 territories1 ,state health departments1 county and other local health departments4 7e7 ,service 7#a7 ,minimum requirements ,the ,force shall be composed of eligible members selected by ,funded ,entities4 ,at a minimum1 ,funded ,entities shall ensure that membership in the ,force is not restricted based on education or citizenship status4 ,eligible individuals shall include those who are-- 7,a7 at least #ah years of age2 and 7,b7 authorized to work in the ,united ,states1 including an individual with ,deferred ,action for ,childhood ,arrivals status 7,,daca7 or ,temporary ,protected ,status 7,,tps7 under section #bdd of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a74 7#b7 ,recruitment ,with respect to the employment of ,force members1 ,funded ,entities shall support recruitment efforts for ,force personnel who are from or reside in the locality in which they will serve1 including efforts to recruit ,force members among focal communities as described in subsection 7h71 as well as dislocated workers1 individuals with barriers to employment1 veterans1 new entrants in the workforce1 underemployed or furloughed workers1 graduates and students from ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 ,hispanic ,serving ,institutions and historically marginalized populations4 ,as practicable1 ,state labor offices shall share information about ,force opportunities with those individuals applying for or receiving unemployment benefits4 7#c7 ,preference ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 preference in the hiring of ,force members shall be given to individuals who are dislocated workers1 individuals with barriers to employment1 veterans1 new entrants in the workforce1 underemployed or furloughed workers1 or community-based nonprofit or public health or health care professionals1 from focal communities as described in subsection 7h71 or unemployed or underemployed individuals4 ,first priority in such hiring shall be given to individuals who are previous employees of ,funded ,entities 7or subawardees under paragraph 7#i77 who were1 within the #bjbj or #bjba calendar year1 furloughed1 laid off1 subject to a reduction in force1 placed or went on leave1 or have recall rights subject to collective bargaining agreement or applicable personnel policies4 7#d7 ,placement ,to the extent feasible1 as determined by ,funded ,entities1 members of the ,force shall be recruited from and serve in their home communities4 ,force members shall be physically co-located within ,state1 local1 territorial1 ,tribal health departments1 or within other eligible organizations as defined by subsection 7c77#a74 ,according to local needs1 ,force members may be physically co-located with other local public health1 health care1 and community-based organizations1 including community health centers and free and charitable clinics1 as determined appropriate by ,funded ,entities4 7#e7 ,training 7,a7 ,contact tracing training 7i7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention 7referred to in this section as ,director7 shall continue to provide contact tracing guidance and resources on their public internet website1 including contact tracing training plans1 for ,force members to successfully conduct contact tracing activities under subsection 7f77#a74 ,funded ,entities shall determine which ,force members will be provided with contact tracing training to meet ,state1 locality1 territory1 and ,tribal public health needs4 7ii7 ,training by funded entities ,funded ,entities may provide contact tracing training using the guidance and resources described in clause 7i7 or other evidence-informed programs1 including training programs carried out by the ,association of ,state and ,territorial ,health ,officials and by academic institutions4 7,b7 ,additional training ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall identify and1 as necessary1 develop additional evidence-informed training resource packages to provide ,force members the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct the full complement of activities describe in subsections 7f7 and 7g74 ,funded ,entities shall determine which ,force members will be provided with additional training to meet ,state1 locality1 territory1 and ,tribal public health needs4 7,c7 ,specialized training ,in organizing the ,force under this section1 the ,director may elect to establish divisions of ,force members who receive specialized comprehensive training1 including divisions of ,force members who have met ,state licensure requirements1 have prior relevant experience1 have supervisory skills1 or demonstrated aptitude4 7,d7 ,training requirements ,the training programs under this paragraph shall-- 7i7 be adaptable by ,funded ,entities to meet local needs2 7ii7 be implemented as quickly as possible by either or both of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and ,funded ,entities1 based on local needs and abilities2 7iii7 be distance-based e,learning that can be accessed electronically1 including by using a smartphone1 with the goal of limiting opportunities for disease transmission while maximizing knowledge and skills acquisition and retention among ,force trainees2 7iv7 include refresher training at regular and frequent intervals as determined appropriate by the ,director or ,funded ,entities2 7v7 incorporate training components on personal safety1 including staying safe around animals in the context of home visits1 use of personal protective equipment1 and health privacy and ethics2 and 7vi7 leverage existing training and certification programs approved by ,states1 territories1 ,tribal ,nations1 and community health worker certifying bodies4 7,e7 ,miscellaneous ,where determined necessary1 the ,director may-- 7i7 recommend training under this paragraph that includes face-to-face interaction2 7ii7 collaborate with1 including through grants or cooperative agreements1 public universities1 including nursing1 medical1 and veterinary schools1 community colleges1 or other career and technical education institutes1 community health centers1 federally qualified health centers1 community health worker and community health representative training and certification programs1 and other community-based organizations1 federally recognized ,minority ,serving ,institutions1 as well as public health associations and ,state and local health departments1 to develop and implement training under this subparagraph1 particularly for skills that typically have licensure requirements2 and 7iii7 develop training and communications materials in multiple languages4 7,f7 ,payment during training ,force members shall be paid for each hour spent in training1 including refresher training4 7,g7 ,supporting public health career growth ,funded ,entities shall support public health career development and growth of ,force members1 including by-- 7i7 providing additional disaster relief employment and training activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c7 of section #agj7;d77#a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbe7;d77#a7 7,a7 and 7,c77 and services described in section #g7;a77#a7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;f7a77#a771 as appropriate2 7ii7 providing opportunities for ,force members to maintain employment1 continuing education1 and career advancement in health services or health promotion and advocacy roles1 including community health worker roles1 after the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency has concluded1 including by serving in roles described in subsection 7g72 and 7iii7 assisting ,force members in obtaining other public health employment directly with the ,funded ,entity or with a unit of ,state1 territorial1 ,tribal1 or local government after the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency has concluded1 including by paying the costs of not more than #aj percent of the total compensation provided by the eligible entity or unit of local government to such eligible individual for a period of not more than the first year in which the individual is so employed1 if such employment is not otherwise subsidized under this or any other ,act4 7#f7 ,force member compensation 7,a7 ,in general ,members of the ,force shall be full-time employees paid directly by ,funded ,entities 7and subawardees under paragraph 7#i77 using funds provided by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention under grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section4 7,b7 ,compensation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal year #bjba and each fiscal year thereafter1 all ,force members1 including supervisors1 shall be paid a wage and fringe benefits not less than the minimum wage and fringe benefits established in accordance with chapter #fg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,service ,contract ,act74 7,c7 ,authority ,with respect to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary of ,labor1 or the ,secretary's authorized representative1 shall have the authority and functions set forth in chapter #fg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,methodology ,with respect to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary of ,labor1 or the ,secretary's authorized representative1 shall issue a nonstandard wage determination1 subject to periodic revision1 establishing minimum wages and fringe benefits for each class of ,force members in accordance with the prevailing rates for those positions or1 where a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect1 in accordance with the rates provided for in the agreement1 including prospective wage and fringe benefit increases provided under the agreement4 7,e7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,force member compensation shall include health1 retirement1 and paid family and medical leave benefits4 7#g7 ,supervisory structures ,members of the ,force shall receive ongoing supportive supervision from staff members of ,funded ,entities 7or subawardees under paragraph 7#i771 in accordance with evidence-informed practices4 ,entities funded under this section may choose the most appropriate supervisory structure to use based on local needs1 and may promote ,force members into supervisory roles4 ,such supervision may also be provided by ,disease ,intervention ,specialists4 ,funded ,entities may use funds awarded under grants1 contacts1 or cooperative agreements under this section to pay for such supervisory staff and structures in accordance with paragraph 7#f74 7#h7 ,supplies and equipment ,members of the ,force and their supervisors shall receive all necessary supplies and equipment1 including personal protective equipment1 through ,funded ,entities1 which may use funds awarded under grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section to pay for such supplies and equipment4 7#i7 ,subawards ,as authorized by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 ,funded ,entities shall make subawards to local partners1 including community health centers1 labor organizations1 labor-management partnerships1 and other community-based and nonprofit organizations1 in order to facilitate ,force member recruitment1 training1 management1 supervision1 and retention as well as to facilitate ,force integration into existing public health1 health care1 and community-based services in accordance with paragraph 7#f74 7#aj7 ,service in public health emergency ,a ,funded ,entity shall assign one or more ,force members to respond to a public health emergency in the area served by such entity4 ,such ,force members shall be under the supervision and management of the involved ,state1 locality1 territory1 ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 urban ,indian health organization1 health service providers to ,tribes1 ,native ,hawaiian health organization1 community health center1 federally qualified health center1 or other local partner4 7#aa7 ,service post emergency ,a ,funded ,entity may retain ,force members in accordance with paragraph 7#f7 to continue to work in the area served by the entity after a public health emergency has ended in order to-- 7,a7 prevent and respond to future public health crises and emergencies2 and 7,b7 respond to ongoing and future public health1 community health1 and health care needs4 7#ab7 ,limitation ,a ,force member may not be assigned for international deployment on behalf of the ,health ,force4 7#ac7 ,funding ,all costs associated with the service and functions of ,force members under this section1 including salary and employment benefits described under paragraph 7#f71 as well as associated direct and indirect costs1 shall be paid by the ,federal ,government through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to ,funded ,entities4 7#ad7 ,nondisplacement ,funded ,entities 7and subawardees under paragraph 7#i77 shall not displace an employee1 including partial displacement such as a reduction in hours1 wages1 or employment benefits1 as a result of the use by such ,funded ,entities 7and subawardees74 7f7 ,activities ,to respond to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic ,for the duration of the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 with respect to ,,covid-#ai1 ,force personnel shall be trained and employed to support a testing1 contact tracing1 containment1 and mitigation strategy to combat the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 ,such activities shall align with ,state licensure1 local regulations1 scope of practice1 and certification requirements and evidence-informed practices and include-- 7#a7 conducting contact tracing1 including the identification of cases of ,,covid-#ai and their contacts in a culturally competent1 multilingual manner2 7#b7 when available1 supporting the administration of diagnostic1 serologic1 or other ,,covid-#ai tests and vaccinations2 7#c7 providing support that addresses social1 economic1 behavioral1 and preventive health needs1 such as supportive roles for care coordination1 primary care1 and palliative care1 as appropriate1 for individuals affected by ,,covid-#ai1 including those individuals who are asked to voluntarily isolate or quarantine2 and 7#d7 other activities as determined appropriate by ,funded ,entities and in accordance with grant and cooperative agreement scope and stipulations4 7g7 ,activities post-,emergency ,after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 with respect to ,,covid-#ai1 ,force personnel shall be trained and employed to perform public health recovery efforts1 prevent and respond to future public health emergencies1 and respond to ongoing and future public health and health care needs4 ,under this subsection1 ,force members shall carry out or assist with activities described in subsection 7f71 as well as any of the following activities1 where aligned with ,state licensure requirements and evidence-informed practices3 7#a7 ,providing support services1 including-- 7,a7 expanding public health information sharing1 including by sharing public health messages with community members and organizations2 7,b7 helping community members address social1 economic1 behavioral health1 and preventive health needs using evidence-informed models and in accordance with existing standards2 7,c7 sharing community-based information with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal health departments to inform and improve health programming1 especially for hard-to-reach communities2 and 7,d7 promoting linkages to other ,federal1 ,state1 and local health and social programs4 7#b7 ,other activities determined appropriate by the ,director4 7#c7 ,other activities1 including response to localized public health emergencies1 as determined appropriate by ,funded ,entities and in accordance with grant and cooperative agreement scope and stipulations4 7h7 ,focal communities ,funded ,entities shall dedicate a majority of ,force members to addressing the needs of focal communities4 ,to be designated as a focal community1 a community shall at a minimum-- 7#a7 bear a disproportionate burden of disease2 7#b7 be identified as a most vulnerable community according to the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention's ,social ,vulnerability ,index2 7#c7 be identified as a high poverty area1 which includes census tracts with poverty rates of #be percent or higher1 as defined by the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act2 7#d7 be identified as a high unemployment area1 which includes census tracts with unemployment #aej percent or higher than the national unemployment rate1 as determined by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics based on the most recent data on the total unemployed1 the ,u-#f unemployment measure or similar measure1 available on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7#e7 be designated as a ,health ,professional ,shortage ,area1 ,medically ,underserved ,area1 or ,medically ,underserved ,population4 7i7 ,coordination and collaboration 7#a7 ,facilitation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall facilitate coordination and collaboration between the ,force and other national public health service programs within and external to the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 including the ,public ,health ,service and ,medical ,reserve ,corps1 as well as the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency's ,resilience ,force4 7,b7 ,advisory group ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall convene a stakeholder advisory group comprised of-- 7i7 the leadership of national health service programs1 including the ,public ,health ,service ,corps1 ,medical ,response ,corps1 and ,,fema ,,core2 7ii7 other relevant ,federal offices and agencies1 including the ,department of ,labor1 ,employment and ,training ,administration1 ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration1 ,health and ,human ,services ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,preparedness and ,response1 and ,occupational ,health and ,safety ,administration2 and 7iii7 leaders representing ,funded ,entities4 ,such advisory group shall meet on a yearly basis to provide guidance for the programmatic success and longevity of the ,force4 ,such guidance shall be codified in an annual report of recommendations and evidence-informed practices to be shared publicly4 7#b7 ,states1 localities1 territories1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 urban ,indian health organizations1 health service providers to ,tribes1 or ,native ,hawaiian health organizations collaboration 7,a7 ,in general ,funded ,entities shall ensure coordination and1 as appropriate1 collaboration between the ,force and local public health1 and health care1 and community-based organizations1 to ensure complementarity and further strengthen the local public health response4 7,b7 ,local advisory group ,not later than #c months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 an entity that receives a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall convene a stakeholder advisory group comprised of community leaders1 health officials1 labor organizations1 local advocates1 individuals directly impacted by ,,covid-#ai1 and other key stakeholders to meet on a regular1 recurring basis to provide formal guidance1 including priority setting and funding guidance1 for the programmatic success and longevity of the ,force4 7,c7 ,state compacts ,in accordance with section #aae of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecae71 two or more ,states to enter into agreements or compacts1 for cooperative effort and mutual assistance in support of community development planning and programs carried out under this section as such programs pertain to interstate areas and to localities within such ,states1 and to establish such agencies1 joint or otherwise1 as such ,states determine appropriate for making such agreements and compacts effective4 7j7 ,monitoring ,the ,director shall develop a performance monitoring template for adaptation and use by ,funded ,entities under this section4 ,such template shall at a minimum require the reporting of the number of ,force members hired1 the role hired into1 and the demographic characteristics of ,force members4 ,such data shall be shared by entities receiving grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section to the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention on a regular1 recurring basis4 ,such data shall be made publicly available4 7k7 ,learning and adaptation ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,advisory ,group and local advisory groups described in subsection 7i71 shall develop a learning and evaluation component of the ,force to identify successful components of local activities conducted under this section that may be replicated1 to identify opportunities for continuing education and career advancement for ,force members1 to evaluate the degree to which the ,force created a pathway to longer-term public health and health care careers among ,force members1 and to identify how the ,force impacted the health knowledge1 behaviors1 and outcomes of the community members served4 ,results of this learning shall be made publicly available4 7l7 ,reporting ,not later than #ahj days after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,director shall submit to the ,congress a report which shall contain-- 7#a7 a description of the progress made in accomplishing the objectives of ,force under this section2 7#b7 a summary of the amount and expenditure of funds under this section during the preceding fiscal year1 including the amount described by ,funded ,entity2 7#c7 a description of the application of the funding formula specified in subsection 7d72 7#d7 the number of individuals recruited1 hired1 and trained for ,force member positions under this section2 7#e7 the number of ,force members who transition to other public health roles either within or external to the ,funded ,entity using funds under this ,act2 7#f7 the number of ,force members who were unemployed prior to being hired2 7#g7 the number of ,force members who continue to be employed-- 7,a7 within #f months and #a year1 respectively1 of hire2 and 7,b7 within #f months and #a year1 respectively1 of the conclusion of the ,,covid-#ai public health crisis2 and 7#h7 any information on the outcomes and impact of ,health ,force on health and employment4 7m7 ,financial reporting ,not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #fj days thereafter for the first #ab months after such date of enactment1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report describing awards made1 funding obligated1 and expenditures to date4 ,such report shall also provide details on the application of the funding formula specified in subsection 7d71 including the amount awarded to each ,funded ,entity4 7n7 ,labor and workplace-,related guidance ,not later than #ad days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,labor for ,occupational ,safety and ,health1 shall provide guidance and technical assistance regarding how to provide individuals in contact tracing and pandemic response positions with healthy and safe working conditions4 7o7 ,tribal data sovereignty ,the ,director shall consult with ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations and coordinate with ,tribal health organizations to ensure that any reporting process under this section honors and preserves the data sovereignty of individuals who are members of ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations 7as such terms are defined in section #aff of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba771 including individuals who are members of ,native ,hawaiian organizations 7as defined in such section #aff71 and urban ,indian organizations4 7p7 ,requirements for transition back to unemployment compensation ,as a condition of a ,state receiving funds under this section1 the law of the ,state 7as defined in section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note7 shall1 in the case of an individual who is receiving unemployment compensation at the time the individual is hired as a ,force member1 provide for the following3 7#a7 ,such individual shall be eligible to resume receiving unemployment compensation after leaving the ,force if the individual returns to unemployment4 7#b7 ,the amount of the weekly benefit for such individual shall be the greater of-- 7,a7 the weekly benefit amount such individual was receiving when such individual entered the program2 or 7,b7 a weekly benefit amount that is determined based on such individual's earnings from employment under the ,health ,force program4 7q7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 and there is appropriated1 to carry out this section1 #dj1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb1 such amounts to remain available until expended4 ,additional funding beyond fiscal year #bjbb for the continuation of the ,health ,force shall be determined in such fiscal year based on identified staffing needs4 ,it is the intent of ,congress that the ,health ,force should be continuously implemented for a duration of not less than #aj years 7fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj7 and continued thereafter to address health disparities and defend against future public health crises4 7#b7 ,emergency ,the amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #d7;g7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #icc7;g774 7#c7 ,designation in ,senate ,in the ,senate1 this section is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #daab7;a7 of ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aaeth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjah4 #c4 ,resilience force 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of the ,resilience ,force established under this section to recruit1 train1 and augment the existing cadre of first responders at the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency to assist in the immediate ,,covid-#ai pandemic response1 to provide a surge capacity to address other national emergencies1 and to strengthen ,america's public health infrastructure4 7b7 ,in general ,for the period of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbc1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall appoint1 administer1 and expedite the training of a #fb1jjj ,cadre of ,on-,call ,response_/,recovery ,employees1 under the ,response and ,recover ,directorate 7referred to in this section as a ,,core employee7 under the ,office of ,response and ,recovery1 above the level of such employees in fiscal year #bjbj1 to address the coronavirus public health emergency and other disasters and public emergencies1 subject to appropriations4 7c7 ,detail of core employees ,a ,,core employee may be detailed1 through mutual agreement1 to any ,federal agency or to a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal ,government to fulfill an assignment1 consistent with the ,stafford ,act or emergency work as defined under section #bjf4bbe of title #dd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including-- 7#a7 providing logistical support for the supply chain of medical equipment and other goods involved in ,,covid-#ai response efforts2 7#b7 supporting ,,covid-#ai testing1 tracing1 vaccination1 vaccination education1 and related surveillance activities2 7#c7 providing nutritional assistance to vulnerable populations2 and 7#d7 carrying out other disaster preparedness and response functions for other emergencies and natural disasters1 including work to design1 construct1 repair1 upgrade1 and fortify critical public health and health care infrastructure4 7d7 ,,fema responsibility ,the costs associated with detailing employees under subsection 7c7 shall be borne by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7e7 ,requirement ,as soon as practicable1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall make public job announcements to fill the ,,core employee positions authorized under subsection 7b71 which shall prioritize hiring from among the following groups of individuals in no particular rank order3 7#a7 ,unemployed veterans of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,individuals who live in a high unemployment area1 which includes census tracts with unemployment #aej percent or higher than the national unemployment rate1 as determined by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics based on the most recent data on the total unemployed1 the ,u-#c unemployment measure or similar measure1 available on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,unemployed individuals who served in the ,ameri,corps1 ,peace ,corps1 or as ,united ,states ,fulbright ,scholars1 particularly those whose service terms ended as a result of the coronavirus public health emergency4 7#d7 ,recent graduates of public health1 medical1 nursing1 social work or related health-services programs4 7#e7 ,members of communities who have experienced a disproportionately high number of ,,covid-#ai cases4 7f7 ,hiring ,the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall hire employees under this section1 pursuant to section #cjf7;b77#a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eadi7;b77#a771 and make use of existing statutory authorities that permit regional offices and site managers to advertise for and hire such employees4 7g7 ,training ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency may make appropriate adjustments to the standard training course curriculum for employees under this section to include on-site trainings at ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency regional offices1 virtual trainings1 or trainings conducted by other ,federal1 ,state1 local or ,tribal agencies1 or eligible institutions defined in subsection 7i71 including training described in section #b7;e77#e74 7h7 ,clarification ,for the purposes of employing individuals under this section-- 7#a7 no individual who is authorized to work in the ,united ,states1 including individuals with ,deferred ,action for ,childhood ,arrivals 7,,daca7 or ,temporary ,protected ,status 7,,tps7 under section #bdd of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a71 shall be disqualified for appointment under this section because of citizenship or immigration status2 and 7#b7 no individual shall be disqualified for appointment under this section because of bankruptcy or a poor credit rating1 determined by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 to be the result of the ,coronavirus public health emergency4 7i7 ,eligible institution defined ,in this ,act eligible institution means a public #b-year institution of higher education1 as defined under section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 #f1ejj1jjj1jjj1 for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbc1 not less than #a1ejj1jjj1jjj of which shall be made available each such fiscal year for the administrative costs associated with carrying out this section4