Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act

This bill tells the heads of Health and Human Services and the Defense Department to create a 10-year plan to keep enough anthrax countermeasures on hand, and to regularly replace them as needed. These supplies must cover the Strategic National Stockpile and Defense stockpiles to protect civilians, servicemembers, and military families on bases, including overseas. The plan must also work closely with manufacturers so supply stays strong over time.

Within 180 days of the law taking effect, they must send Congress a report that includes the new strategy, a look at the threat from weaponized anthrax, and what federal programs, budgets, research, and purchases support the plan, including efforts against drug‑resistant strains. They must update this report every year. The report will be classified, but can include an unclassified section.

Key points

• Who is affected: Civilians, servicemembers, and military dependents on U.S. bases, including abroad.
• What changes: A modern 10‑year strategy to stockpile and replenish anthrax countermeasures, with cooperation from manufacturers; regular reports to Congress on threats and government efforts, including work on drug‑resistant strains.
• When: Initial report due within 180 days after enactment; annual updates afterward.