H.R. 5997 · 112th Congress
Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Gus Bilirakis
- Introduced
- 2012-06-21
- Latest action
- 2012-11-28 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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, and immediate victims from a chemical or biological event.