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First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act

Introduced: March 4, 2015 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 30, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 29, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR 7/27/2015 H5504)
Jul 29, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5623)
Jul 27, 2015
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.
Jul 27, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1300.
Jul 27, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5504-5506)
Jul 27, 2015
Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 22, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 168.
Jul 22, 2015
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Jul 22, 2015
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-222, Part I.
May 20, 2015
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 20, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 14, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Mar 19, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Mar 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 4, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 4, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 29, 2015 House · vote #485 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 424–0 See who voted →
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First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for the purpose of domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism, to: (1) make available surplus vaccines and antimicrobials, and vaccines and antimicrobials with short shelf lives, from the strategic national stockpile for administration to emergency response providers who voluntarily consent to such administration; (2) establish any necessary logistical and tracking systems to facilitate making such vaccines and antimicrobials available; and (3) distribute disclosures regarding associated risks to end users.

Requires DHS to: (1) support homeland security-focused risk analysis and assessments of the threats posed by anthrax from an act of terror; (2) leverage homeland security intelligence capabilities and structures to enhance prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts with respect to an anthrax terror attack; and (3) share information and provide tailored analytical support on threats posed by anthrax to state, local, and tribal authorities, as well as other national biosecurity and biodefense stakeholders.

Directs DHS to carry out a pilot program, which lasts at least 18 months, to administer such vaccines and antimicrobials to emergency response providers. Requires DHS: (1) prior to implementing such program, to establish a communication platform and education and training modules for the program, to conduct economic analysis of the program, and to create a logistical platform for the anthrax vaccine request process; and (2) to select providers based in at least two states to participate in the program. Requires DHS to provide to each participating provider disclosures and educational materials regarding the risks of any vaccine or antimicrobial administered and of exposure to anthrax.

What's happening now July 30, 2015

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

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 1915 Related bill First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act
  • HR 3583 Related bill PREPARE Act
  • HR 6381 Related bill DHS Reform and Improvement Act
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 22
All 22 Democratic 5 Republican 14
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jun 16, 2015
 D
Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · May 20, 2015
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · May 18, 2015
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · May 18, 2015
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · May 18, 2015
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · May 14, 2015
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · May 14, 2015
MacArthur, Thomas
· May 13, 2015
 D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · May 13, 2015
Walker, Mark
· May 12, 2015
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · May 1, 2015
 R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Apr 30, 2015
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Apr 30, 2015
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Apr 28, 2015
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 28, 2015
 R
Valadao, David G.
California · Apr 28, 2015
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Apr 14, 2015
 R
Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Apr 13, 2015
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Apr 13, 2015
Walters, Mimi
· Apr 13, 2015
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Mar 26, 2015
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Mar 24, 2015
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