A bill to strengthen the preparedness of health care providers within the Department of Veterans Affairs and community hospitals to respond to bioterrorism.

Bill Number

S 1561

Introduced

Oct 17, 2001

Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2719)

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Armed Forces and National Security Authorization Biological warfare Biological weapons Community hospitals Crime and Law Enforcement EBB Terrorism Economics and Public Finance Education Emergency Management Emergency medical personnel Employee training Federal aid to medical education Health Higher education Hospital personnel International Affairs Labor and Employment Terrorism Veterans' hospitals Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for bioterrorism preparedness.

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