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EO 136762014-09-18Obama

Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

This executive order establishes a government-wide framework to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria by creating an interagency task force, a presidential advisory council, and mandating specific actions including antibiotic stewardship programs in healthcare facilities, strengthened surveillance systems, promotion of new drug development, and international cooperation. It sets concrete deadlines for a national action plan and regulatory reviews to address what the CDC identified as at least 23,000 annual U.S. deaths from resistant infections.

EO 131391999-09-30Clinton

Improving Health Protection of Military Personnel Participating in Particular Military Operations

This executive order establishes procedures for administering investigational drugs to military personnel during particular military operations when FDA-approved alternatives are unavailable. It creates a detailed waiver process for informed consent requirements under 10 U.S.C. 1107(f), requiring presidential approval, FDA consultation, ongoing monitoring, and congressional notification.

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