Sec. 6062. Report on pandemic preparedness and planning of the Navy
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Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a description of the plans of the Navy to prepare for and respond to future pandemics, including future outbreaks of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19). The report shall include a written description of plans, including any necessary corresponding budgetary actions, for the following: Efforts to prevent and mitigate the impacts of future pandemics at both private and public shipyards, and to protect the health and safety of both military personnel and civilian workers at such shipyards.
Protocol and mitigation strategies once an outbreak of a highly contagious illness occurs aboard a Navy vessel while underway. Development and adoption of technologies and protocols to prevent and mitigate the spread of future pandemics aboard Navy ships and among Navy personnel, including technologies and protocols in connection with the following: Artificial intelligence and data-driven infectious disease modeling and interventions. Shipboard airflow management and disinfectant technologies.
Personal protective equipment, sensors, and diagnostic systems. Minimally crewed and autonomous supply vehicles.