The MedShield Act of 2024 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a new pandemic preparedness program that uses artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to detect and respond to biological threats before they become widespread emergencies. The program would employ AI systems to monitor pathogens globally in real time, accelerate vaccine and treatment development, optimize vaccine distribution strategies, and streamline manufacturing of medical countermeasures. The legislation affects the federal government's public health infrastructure and private sector partners who may collaborate on the initiative, with the goal of eliminating the need for emergency declarations and large-scale mobilization efforts like Operation Warp Speed during future pandemics. The bill authorizes $300 million in fiscal year 2025, increasing to $500 million annually by 2029, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services required to submit a detailed implementation plan to Congress within 180 days of enactment.
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