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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-03 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate |
| 2015-02-02 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 2 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H675) | House floor actions |
| 2015-02-02 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2015-02-02 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H683-684) | House floor actions |
| 2015-02-02 | 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 |
| 2015-02-02 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 361. | House floor actions |
| 2015-02-02 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H675-677) | House floor actions |
| 2015-02-02 | Floor | Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | House floor actions |
| 2015-01-28 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. | House committee actions |
| 2015-01-14 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. | House floor actions |
| 2015-01-14 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |