Congress 113 - HR 1791 - Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

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Drug therapy Emergency Management Emergency medical services and trauma care Emergency planning and evacuation First responders and emergency personnel Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health programs administration and funding Health technology, devices, supplies Infectious and parasitic diseases Terrorism

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Summary

(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.

Actions

Feb 4, 2014

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 3, 2014

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)
Feb 3, 2014

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)
Feb 3, 2014

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1526-1527)
Feb 3, 2014

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.
Feb 3, 2014

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1518-1520)
Feb 3, 2014

Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 21, 2013

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
Nov 21, 2013

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-273.
Oct 29, 2013

Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.
Oct 29, 2013

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 29, 2013

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 6, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Apr 26, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 26, 2013

Introduced in House

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