Contact Congress about H.R. 1108: Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act of 2025

The federal health department would have to plan how to get tests ready and available during serious health threats. The plan would cover lab tests, quick at-home tests, supplies, factories, and test distribution. It would be public within one year and updated at least every three years.

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Diagnostics Testing Preparedness Plan Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Latest action on H.R. 1108: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the federal health department, public health agencies, labs, test makers, and medical supply companies. It could also affect state, local, and Tribal health departments that need tests during an emergency. People, schools, businesses, and health systems could feel the impact if the plan helps tests reach communities faster during a crisis.

Why this matters: Testing often becomes a major problem when a new health threat appears, and this bill tries to prepare before the next crisis. Faster access to reliable tests can help communities find outbreaks, guide treatment, and decide how to respond. The bill could also make federal planning more transparent because the plan must be public and updated on a regular schedule. Its impact would still depend on funding, execution, and how well public and private partners work together.

Key provisions in H.R. 1108

• The federal health department would need a plan to get diagnostic tests ready fast during certain health threats. The plan must cover test development, review, authorization, production, purchase, and delivery.
• The plan would cover chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. It would also cover new infectious diseases tied to a current or possible public health emergency.
• The health department would have to publish the plan within one year after the bill becomes law. It would have to update the plan at least every three years after that.
• The plan must explain how the country can quickly increase lab testing and overall testing capacity.
• The plan must look at U.S. testing capacity. That includes capacity built through contracts and public-private partnerships.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1108

What is H.R. 1108?

The federal health department would have to plan how to get tests ready and available during serious health threats. The plan would cover lab tests, quick at-home tests, supplies, factories, and test distribution. It would be public within one year and updated at least every three years.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 1108?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 1108?

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