United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 361 — 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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  3. Died in 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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Action History

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

  2. 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)

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H683-684)

  5. 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.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 361.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H675-677)

  8. Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

  11. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 361 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 361?
HR 361 is sponsored by Gus Bilirakis (R).
What is the current status of HR 361?
This bill died with 114th 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 361?
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