HR 5997
112th Congress
House
Emergency Management
Drug therapy
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
First responders and emergency personnel
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Terrorism
Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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To President
Became law
Nov 28, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 27, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 27, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 1 (Roll no. 609). (text: CR H6439)
Nov 27, 2012
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 1 (Roll no. 609).(text: CR H6439)
Nov 27, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6442-6443)
Nov 27, 2012
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.
Nov 27, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5997.
Nov 27, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6439-6440)
Nov 27, 2012
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 21, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 21, 2012
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2012 | House · vote #609 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 397–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1