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42 U.S. Code § 300hh-34. Genomic sequencing, analytics, and public health surveillance of pathogens program
(a) Genomic sequencing, analytics, and public health surveillance of pathogens programThe Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and heads of other departments and agencies, as appropriate, shall strengthen and expand activities related to genomic sequencing of pathogens, including through new and innovative approaches and technology for the detection, characterization, and sequencing of pathogens, analytics, and public health surveillance, including—
(1) continuing and expanding activities, which may include existing genomic sequencing activities related to advanced molecular detection, to—
(A)
identify and respond to emerging infectious disease threats; and
(B)
identify the potential use of genomic sequencing technologies, advanced computing, and other advanced technology to inform surveillance activities and incorporate the use of such technologies, as appropriate, into related activities;