US HB361 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: Engrossed on February 3 2015 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-03 - 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 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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Title

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2015-02-02 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (Y: 377 N: 2 NV: 54 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2015-02-03SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2015-02-02HouseOn 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)
2015-02-02HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2015-02-02HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H683-684)
2015-02-02HouseAt 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.
2015-02-02HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 361.
2015-02-02HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H675-677)
2015-02-02HouseMr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2015-01-28HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
2015-01-14HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
2015-01-14HouseIntroduced in House

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