A.9. Public Health Emergencies

The President must act within the framework of a national emergency to respond to pandemics, epidemics, or other public health emergencies as defined by law.

A public health emergency is a situation involving a widespread infectious disease or health threat that poses a significant risk to the health and safety of the population.

Executive actions during such emergencies must be narrowly tailored to address the specific threat, respect individual rights as much as possible, and be subject to legislative oversight and timely review.