First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act
Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for the purpose of domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism, to: (1) make available surplus vaccines and antimicrobials, and vaccines and antimicrobials with short shelf lives, from the strategic national stockpile for administration to emergency response providers who voluntarily consent to such administration; (2) establish any necessary logistical and tracking systems to facilitate making such vaccines and antimicrobials available; and (3) distribute disclosures regarding associated risks to end users.
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 to carry out a pilot program, which lasts at least 18 months, to administer such vaccines and antimicrobials to emergency response providers. Requires DHS: (1) prior to implementing such program, to establish a communication platform and education and training modules for the program, to conduct economic analysis of the program, and to create a logistical platform for the anthrax vaccine request process; and (2) to select providers based in at least two states to participate in the program. Requires DHS to provide to each participating provider disclosures and educational materials regarding the risks of any vaccine or antimicrobial administered and of exposure to anthrax.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-30 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate |
| 2015-07-29 | Vote | 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) | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-29 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-29 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5623) | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-27 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-27 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1300. | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-27 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5504-5506) | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-27 | Floor | Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-22 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 168. | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-22 | Discharge | Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged. | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-22 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-222, Part I. | House floor actions |
| 2015-05-20 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2015-05-20 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2015-05-14 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
| 2015-03-19 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House committee actions |
| 2015-03-06 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House committee actions |
| 2015-03-04 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-04 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-04 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |