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To amend title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters.

USA115th CongressHR-3826| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2017
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (12)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to establish the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters. The duties of the committee are to: provide advice and consultation related to activities to assist at-risk individuals (people with access and functional needs that may interfere with their ability to access or receive medical care before, during, or after a disaster or emergency); evaluate and provide input to the medical and public health needs of seniors related to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all-hazards emergencies; and provide advice and consultation related to seniors and state emergency preparedness and response activities. The committee shall terminate on September 30, 2021.
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Timeline
Sep 20, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1834
Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-379.
Sep 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 20, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1834
    Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-379.


  • September 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7328: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018
  • HR 115-6378: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018
  • S 115-1834: A bill to amend title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters.
Advisory bodiesAgingDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationHealth programs administration and funding

To amend title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters.

USA115th CongressHR-3826| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2017
Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to establish the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters. The duties of the committee are to: provide advice and consultation related to activities to assist at-risk individuals (people with access and functional needs that may interfere with their ability to access or receive medical care before, during, or after a disaster or emergency); evaluate and provide input to the medical and public health needs of seniors related to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all-hazards emergencies; and provide advice and consultation related to seniors and state emergency preparedness and response activities. The committee shall terminate on September 30, 2021.
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Timeline
Sep 20, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1834
Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-379.
Sep 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 20, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1834
    Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-379.


  • September 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (12)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7328: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018
  • HR 115-6378: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018
  • S 115-1834: A bill to amend title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgingDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationHealth programs administration and funding