US HB437 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Engrossed on February 1 2017 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-01 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on February 1 2017 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-01 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the use of Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities, including the development and maintenance of an initial pharmaceutical stockpile, including medical kits, and diagnostics sufficient to protect first responders, their families, immediate victims, and vulnerable populations from a chemical or biological event.
Title
Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act
Sponsors
Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Susan Brooks [R-IN] | Rep. Peter King [R-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-02-01 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
2017-01-31 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
2017-01-31 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H797) |
2017-01-31 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 437. |
2017-01-31 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H797-798) |
2017-01-31 | House | Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
2017-01-12 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H403) |
2017-01-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
2017-01-11 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB2922 (Related) 2017-06-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Subjects
Drug therapy
Emergency management
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
First responders and emergency personnel
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Terrorism
Emergency management
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
First responders and emergency personnel
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Terrorism