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June 22, 2020

America’s Blood Centers submitted recommendations on maintaining a robust blood supply for a report to Congress required as part of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act.

By America's Blood Centers

America’s Blood Centers (ABC) is providing feedback to the Solicitation for Public Comments on Section 209 of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act. ABC thanks HHS for soliciting public comments on this important report and for providing the additional time needed to assemble invaluable lessons learned during the beginning of this current pandemic.

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    • Leadership
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    • Partners
      • Stop the Bleed National Partnership
      • National Partnerships User Guide
    • ABC Strategic Plan
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    • Membership Directory
    • Women’s Executive Leadership Community
    • Executive Fellows Program
    • Medical and Scientific Emerging Leaders Program
    • Corporate Partner Council
    • ADRP
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Agenda
    • Priorities
      • Strengthening the Cyber Resilience of the Blood Community
      • Reducing Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens
      • Modernizing the Licensure Process
      • Exempt Blood Center LDTs from New Rules
      • Diversifying the Donor Base
      • Expanding the Use of Blood in Ambulances
      • Strengthening the Blood Supply
    • Act for Blood
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      • Map of State Legislation
      • Legislation We’re Watching
    • Blood Advocacy Week
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    • Vein to Vein: The Science of Blood Donation
    • A Vital Resource
    • Blood Centers Career Video
    • ABC Benchmark Surveys
    • The Value of Blood
    • Advertise
    • Grant Funding Guide 🔒
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