ACCORD Act

This bill requires the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to undergo Senate confirmation through the standard appointment process, effective January 20, 2025. It directly affects current and future CDC Directors by mandating they meet the same appointment requirements as other federal agency heads. The key provision amends the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act to apply Section 305(a) confirmation rules to the CDC Director position. This change ensures the CDC Director must be formally appointed and confirmed by the Senate, rather than serving under existing temporary authority.