; and (2) by striking paragraph (3). 306. Epidemiology-laboratory capacity Section 2821(b) ( 42 U.S.C. 300hh–31(b) ) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2024 through 2028 . 307. Supporting public health data availability and access (a) Designation of public health data standards Section 2823(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300hh–33(a)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Selection of data and technology standards The standards designated as described in subparagraph (A) may include standards to improve— (i) the exchange of electronic health information for— (I) electronic case reporting; (II) syndromic surveillance; (III) reporting of vital statistics; and (IV) reporting test orders and results electronically, including from laboratories; (ii) automated electronic reporting to relevant public health data systems of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (iii) such other uses as the Secretary determines appropriate. (E) Considerations Standards designated under this paragraph shall include standards and implementation specifications necessary to ensure the appropriate capture, exchange, access, and use of information regarding race, ethnicity, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability status, veteran status, housing status, age, functional status, and other elements. . (b) Improving information sharing and availability of public health data Section 310B of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 242u ) is amended to read as follows: 310B. Improving information sharing and availability of public health data (a) In general The Secretary acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this section referred to as the Secretary ) may require the reporting of public health and health care data and information to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by— (1) health care providers and facilities, including pharmacies