To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify authority under existing grant guidance authorizing use of Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 21, 2013. 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 House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-273.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-273.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1518-1520)
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1526-1527)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 2 (Roll no. 32).(text: CR H1518)
Roll Call #32 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 2 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H1518)
Roll Call #32 (House)Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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