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Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act

Introduced: January 14, 2015 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 3, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 2, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 2 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H675)
Feb 2, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 2, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H683-684)
Feb 2, 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.
Feb 2, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 361.
Feb 2, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H675-677)
Feb 2, 2015
Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 28, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Jan 14, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 14, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 2, 2015 House · vote #51 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 377–2 See who voted →
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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.

What's happening now February 3, 2015

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jan 28, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 361: Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-361/
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"H.R. 361: Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-361/.
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H.R. 361, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-361/.
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