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Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

USA115th CongressHR-437| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2017
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Peter T. King (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 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.

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Timeline
Jan 11, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 12, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H403)
Jan 31, 2017
Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 31, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H797-798)
Jan 31, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 437.
Jan 31, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H797)
Jan 31, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H797)
Jan 31, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • January 11, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • January 12, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H403)


  • January 31, 2017
    Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 31, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H797-798)


  • January 31, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 437.


  • January 31, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H797)


  • January 31, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H797)


  • January 31, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 1, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Emergency Management

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  • HR 115-2922: To reform and improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Emergency Communications, and the Office of Health Affairs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

USA115th CongressHR-437| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jan 11, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 12, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H403)
Jan 31, 2017
Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 31, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H797-798)
Jan 31, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 437.
Jan 31, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H797)
Jan 31, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H797)
Jan 31, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • January 11, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • January 12, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H403)


  • January 31, 2017
    Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 31, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H797-798)


  • January 31, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 437.


  • January 31, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H797)


  • January 31, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H797)


  • January 31, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 1, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Peter T. King (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2922: To reform and improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Emergency Communications, and the Office of Health Affairs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug therapyEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationFirst responders and emergency personnelHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesTerrorism