Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act
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HR 1791 — Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act
Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Died in session
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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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, immediate victims, and vulnerable populations 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.
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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)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1526-1527)
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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.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1518-1520)
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Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 113-273.
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Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Discharged.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsors
- Gus Bilirakis · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 546 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 25 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 155 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Democrat | 24 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Whig | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 184 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Jackson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Federalist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 391 | 2 | 0 | 38 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (431)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 1791 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HR 1791?
- HR 1791 is sponsored by Gus Bilirakis (R).
- What is the current status of HR 1791?
- This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 1791?
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