Congress 114 - HR 1300 - First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act

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First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act

(Sec. 2) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for the purpose of domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism, to: (1) establish a program to provide surplus anthrax vaccines nearing the end of their labeled dates of use from the strategic national stockpile for administration to emergency response providers who are at high risk of exposure to anthrax and who voluntarily consent to such administration, (2) distribute disclosures regarding associated benefits and risks to end users, and (3) conduct outreach to educate emergency response providers about the program.

Requires DHS to: (1) support homeland security-focused risk analysis and assessments of the threats posed by anthrax from an act of terror; (2) leverage homeland security intelligence capabilities and structures to enhance prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts with respect to an anthrax terror attack; and (3) share information and provide tailored analytical support on threats posed by anthrax to state, local, and tribal authorities, as well as other national biosecurity and biodefense stakeholders.

Directs DHS, in coordination with HHS, to carry out a 24-month pilot program to provide anthrax vaccines to emergency response providers. Requires DHS to: (1) establish a communication platform and education and training modules for such program, (2) conduct economic analysis of such program, (3) create a logistical platform for the anthrax vaccine request process, (4) select providers based in at least two states to participate, (5) provide to each participating provider disclosures and educational materials regarding the benefits and risks of any vaccine provided and of exposure to anthrax, and (6) submit annual reports on pilot program results and recommendations to improve pilot program participation. Requires the report to include a plan for continuation of the DHS program to provide vaccines to emergency response providers.

Actions

Jul 30, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 29, 2015

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR 7/27/2015 H5504)
Jul 29, 2015

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 2015

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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 485).(text: CR 7/27/2015 H5504)
Jul 29, 2015

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5623)
Jul 27, 2015

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.
Jul 27, 2015

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1300.
Jul 27, 2015

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5504-5506)
Jul 27, 2015

Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 22, 2015

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 168.
Jul 22, 2015

Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Jul 22, 2015

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-222, Part I.
May 20, 2015

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 20, 2015

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 14, 2015

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Mar 19, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Mar 6, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 4, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 4, 2015

Introduced in House

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