H.R.5997 - Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify authority under existing grant guidance authorizing use of Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify authority under existing grant guidance authorizing use of Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities. as introduced.
  • Short: Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act as introduced.

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Result: Passed - November 27, 2012

Roll call number 609 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 5997 Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 91%
 

Official Summary

6/21/2012--Introduced.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

Official Summary

6/21/2012--Introduced.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, and immediate victims from a chemical or biological event.

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