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H.R. 5997 112th Congress House

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

Official title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify authority under existing grant guidance authorizing use of Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homela… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: June 21, 2012 Introduced by: Gus M. Bilirakis Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
Emergency Management Drug therapyEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationFirst responders and emergency personnel
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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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
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 27, 2012 House · vote #609 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 397–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 28, 2012

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Jun 21, 2012
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5997: Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-5997/
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"H.R. 5997: Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-5997/.
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