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HR 3176 107th Congress House

Hazardous Agent Emergency Uniform Response Act

Official title: To provide for the development of protocols for uniform national responses to public health emergencies involving dangerous biological agents or dangerous chemicals.

Introduced: October 29, 2001 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Health Administrative procedureArmed Forces and National SecurityBacterial diseasesBiological warfare
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 14, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 29, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 29, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 14, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Hazardous Agent Emergency Uniform Response Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop protocols for responding to public health emergencies resulting from the release of dangerous biological agents or chemicals. Requires such protocols to be : (1) specific to the hazardous agent involved (unless the agent has no unique characteristics); and (2) uniformly applied through coordination with emergency response personnel, dissemination of appropriate medical information, testing, treatment, and decontamination. Requires differentiated responses for intentional (as opposed to accidental) releases.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3176: Hazardous Agent Emergency Uniform Response Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-3176/
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"H.R. 3176: Hazardous Agent Emergency Uniform Response Act." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-3176/.
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H.R. 3176, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-3176/.
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