H.R. 9008, also known as the "Surveilling Effluent Water for Epidemic Response Act" or the "SEWER Act," aims to enhance the detection and monitoring of infectious diseases through wastewater systems. The bill proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act, directing the Secretary of...
Simple Explanation
The SEWER Act is a plan to give money to help scientists look for germs and viruses, like flu or coronavirus, in the water that comes from our bathrooms and sinks to help keep people healthy. It's like when the doctor checks to see if you have a cold, but they're checking the water instead!