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US HR437

US HR437
Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act


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Introduced
01/11/2017
In Committee
01/11/2017
Crossed Over
02/01/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

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. This includes the development and maintenance of an initial pharmaceutical stockpile, medical kits, and diagnostics to protect first responders, their families, immediate victims, and vulnerable populations from a chemical or biological event.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 02/01/2017)

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