the Nation’s vaccine enterprise is highly responsive, flexible, scalable, and effective at reducing the impact of seasonal and pandemic influenza viruses. (9) Influenza surveillance has been improved significantly over the last several years by deploying next-generation gene sequencing tools to analyze circulating influenza viruses. The technology allows the CDC to study more influenza viruses faster and in more detail, and to monitor genetic changes in influenza viruses to better understand and improve the effectiveness of influenza vaccines. (10) Influenza diagnosis and surveillance has improved significantly over the last several years by advances in influenza testing. Timely infection control and prevention strategies would be significantly bolstered by accurate and readily accessible at-home diagnostic tests. Rapid diagnostics can improve access for underserved populations and allow for better antibiotic stewardship. (11) Vaccine hesitancy in the United States has reached a tipping point where it is adversely affecting public health. Misinformation is widely available on social media, and traditional sources of information on the value and efficacy of vaccines are not trusted by many Americans, especially those who are vaccine hesitant. (12) Support for vaccine communication, outreach, and administration across public health and health care settings is critical to drive demand of influenza vaccines, treatments, and medical countermeasures and ensure equitable uptake of these innovations. 3. Strengthening and diversifying influenza vaccine, therapeutics, and diagnostics development, manufacturing, and supply chain (a) Timely delivery of first doses of finished influenza vaccine (1) National goal It is a national goal for the United States, not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, to have the capacity to deliver first doses of finished influenza vaccine within 12 weeks of emergence of an influenza strain with pandemic potential. (2) Plan Not later than 6 months after the date of