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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority to Re-establish the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic- Resistant Bacteria

This memorandum delegates authority to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to re-establish the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Secretary may direct the Council's duties per Public Law 116-22 and determine its membership at their discretion.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 13469

Key directives

  • Delegate authority to Secretary of HHS to re-establish the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
  • Secretary may direct Council duties consistent with section 505(b) of Public Law 116-22
  • Secretary may specify Council membership at their discretion per FACA requirements
  • Publish memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to HHS Secretary takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Potential re-establishment of the Council and specification of membership

Long term

  • Council operations and advisory functions on antibiotic resistance policy

Risks & tensions

  • Discretionary membership specification could politicize scientific advisory body
  • Subject to availability of appropriations may limit actual Council operations
  • No binding mandate for Council establishment timeline creates implementation uncertainty
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