Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002

The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 is U.S. legislation designed to strengthen the nation’s ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. It established measures to improve detection of biological threats, enhance information sharing among agencies, and ensure safe handling of dangerous biological materials. The act also increased funding for public health infrastructure, stockpiled vaccines and medicines, and improved coordination between federal, state, and local authorities to protect public health from biological threats.