Jennifer B Alton

Mompreneur and health policy wonk. Founder of Pathway Policy Group. Former Senate and HHS senior staff.

[Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense @Biodefensecomm]

On this day in 2019, President Donald Trump signed into law the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019 (P.L. 116-22), which reauthorized critical biodefense programs, including the role and responsibilities of @HHS_ASPR, thanks to the pivotal leadership of Commissioners Anna Eshoo and @SusanWBrooks.

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

As we approach the 20th anniversary of PAHPA, in a complex national health security environment, Congress should quickly confirm ASPR leadership and reauthorize PAHPA. Check out my new commentary with Dr. Craig Vanderwagen in STAT. https://t.co/gqoHhqLvoU

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

HHS is considering a major reorganization; ASPR is a critical part of our national security infrastructure and must be preserved as an independent and unified org. It ensures we are ready for future crises - caused by nations, terrorists, accidents, or nature.

[STAT @statnews]

The small but mighty Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response at HHS is remarkably efficient — and vital to Americans’ health and safety. https://t.co/fxuv4Ouizo

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Change has come to HHS. But ASPR must be preserved and improved. Here’s why and how.

[STAT @statnews]

The small but mighty Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response at HHS is remarkably efficient — and vital to Americans’ health and safety. https://t.co/fxuv4Ouizo

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Check this out! Life Sciences in Low Earth Orbit: by harnessing the potential of microgravity, the U.S. public and private sectors can pioneer space-based solutions that yield substantial benefits for life on Earth. https://t.co/mdqPfn45ua

[Coalition to Stop Flu @flucoalition]

We are excited for @TomColeOK04 to start his tenure as @HouseAppropsGOP Chairman and thank him for his long-standing commitment to influenza preparedness, highlighted in his statement at our coalition’s founding.

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

What Sens Hassan and Romney said! 👏

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Great event and thoughtful conversation on funding needs for U.S. pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Recording available here.

[Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security @BSPH_CHS]

Recording of last week’s panel on funding national pandemic preparedness efforts is available!

Thank you again to our esteemed experts: @RepRichHudson @HHS_ASPR @Cartier91 @T_Inglesby @anita_cicero

https://t.co/l24bBjmW67

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Important recommendations for H5N1 flu preparedness measures from knowledge veteran FDA officials

[STAT @statnews]

Comparisons to seasonal flu management underestimate the unique challenges posed by H5N1 bird flu. https://t.co/lKEa68Ypfi

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Congratulations to @VardaSpace for making history today!

[Varda Space Industries @VardaSpace]

W-1 back on Earth

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

It’s time for Congress to get PAHPA reauthorization done! The base of stakeholder support continues to grow @GOPHELP

[Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security @BSPH_CHS]

🏛️Today 24 additional signatories joined CHS and 100 other stakeholders in urging US Senate and House leadership to reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act. (🧵1/5)

https://t.co/A7rUquitAB

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Time to finish the job and reauthorize PAHPA! Thanks to @SenBillCassidy for highlighting the strong stakeholder support led by @JHSPH_CHS

[Senate HELP Committee GOP @GOPHELP]

Ranking Member @SenBillCassidy today released a statement highlighting the 115 organizations who have called on Congress to reauthorize the bipartisan Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). For more:
https://t.co/PUy1IGLAhK

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Thank you @flucoalition #FluChat

[Coalition to Stop Flu @flucoalition]

To close out this year's National Influenza Vaccination Week #FluChat, Executive Director Niki Carelli has a thank you message for everyone!

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Thanks for your leadership Dr. Dugan! @CDCFlu

[Coalition to Stop Flu @flucoalition]

Next, we are joined by @CDCFlu Division Director Dr. Vivien Dugan for a key question every American needs to know the answer to! #FluChat

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Thanks to the leadership of @RepRickLarsen ! #FluChat

[Coalition to Stop Flu @flucoalition]

Next, we will hear from @RepRickLarsen, who leads the #InfluenzaAct (H.R. 5846/S.3219) with @SenatorBaldwin! #FluChat

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Join in the #FluChat with @rosadelauro

[Rosa DeLauro @rosadelauro]

Hi! I'm Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, representing Connecticut's Third Congressional District in Washington.

This is personal for me. My grandfather—along with tens of millions around the world—died from the Spanish influenza.

#FluChat

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Join in the conversation at #FluChat

[Coalition to Stop Flu @flucoalition]

Welcome to the Coalition’s 2023 National Influenza Vaccination Week #FluChat! To start us off is Coalition Chairman & @DaschleGroup CEO, Former Majority Leader Tom Daschle!

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

Join in the conversation next Thursday!

[Coalition to Stop Flu @flucoalition]

Join us next Thursday, 12/7, at 12pm ET for a #FluChat discussion with @CDCFlu, @HHSvaccines, @RepRickLarsen, @rosadelauro, and Coalition members to #FightFlu. Spread the word, not the flu!

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

The Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) has been a high bipartisan priority for 17 years. Congress should finish the job and pass a comprehensive PAHPA reauthorization bill before the end of the year!

[Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security @BSPH_CHS]

🏛️Today, our Center and 100 stakeholders urged US Senate and House leadership to reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.

Let’s continue bipartisan support for #PAHPA and a safer future!

https://t.co/A7rUquitAB

[Jennifer B Alton @JennBAlton]

It was fun to see old friends and meet new people - all with a shared interest in seeing Congress reauthorize PAHPA this year!

[Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security @BSPH_CHS]

Our in-person panel “The Future of #Pandemic #Preparedness” brought the biosecurity community together yesterday!

Much gratitude to our panelists @SenBillCassidy, @HHS_ASPR, @SecSebelius, @T_Inglesby, @JennBAlton for their valuable insights on the #PAHPA reauthorization.