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Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 14, 2015Emergency Management
H.R. 361

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Feb 2, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

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.

What just happenedFeb 3, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12](R-FL)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 R
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  1. Feb 3, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Feb 2, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 2 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H675)

  3. Feb 2, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Feb 2, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 2 (Roll no. 51).(text: CR H675)

  5. Feb 2, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H683-684)

  6. Feb 2, 2015FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Feb 2, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 361.

  8. Feb 2, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H675-677)

  9. Feb 2, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Jan 28, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.

    Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
  11. Jan 14, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jan 14, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jan 14, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentFeb 2, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

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.

Introduced in HouseJan 14, 2015

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

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.