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