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H.R. 1791 113th 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: April 26, 2013 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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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 4, 2014
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 3, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 2 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H1518)
Feb 3, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1526-1527)
Feb 3, 2014
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.
Feb 3, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1518-1520)
Feb 3, 2014
Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 21, 2013
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
Nov 21, 2013
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-273.
Oct 29, 2013
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.
Oct 29, 2013
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 29, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Apr 26, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 26, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 3, 2014 House · vote #32 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 391–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 4, 2014

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 21, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 1
Palazzo, Steven
· Jun 14, 2013
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Apr 30, 2013
Brooks, Susan
· Apr 26, 2013
KING, PETER
· Apr 26, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1791: Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1791/
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"H.R. 1791: Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1791/.
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H.R. 1791, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1791/.
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