This Executive Order of the President of the United States of America sets out the policy concerning antibiotic-resistant bacteria and introduces measures to combat anti-microbial resistance (AMR). The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is considered a serious threat to public health and the economy. Combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria is declared to be a national security priority. The National Security Council staff, in collaboration with the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Domestic Policy Council, and the Office of Management and Budget, shall coordinate the development and implementation of Federal Government policies to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Executive Orders establishes the established the Task Force for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria. The Task Force shall identify actions that will provide for the facilitation and monitoring of the implementation of this Order and the National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (Strategy). The Task Force shall submit a five-year National Action Plan (Action Plan) to the President that outlines specific actions to be taken to implement the Strategy. The Task Force shall annually provide the President with an update on Federal Government actions to combat antibiotic resistance consistent with this order, including progress made in implementing the Strategy and Action Plan, plans for addressing any barriers preventing full implementation of the Strategy and Action Plan, and recommendations for new or modified actions. Finally, a Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria shall be established and national and international surveillance efforts for resistant bacteria shall be strengthened.
United States of America · 2014-09-18