H.R. 3299 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2015
H.R. 3299 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2015, was introduced on Jul 29, 2015, sponsored by Susan W. Brooks with 47 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on programs for public health emergency preparedness. (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure procedures are in place to coordinate the ongoing stockpiling of countermeasures (certain medical supplies) b…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2016
Sponsor
Susan W. Brooks (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 35 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 571. (Sep 9, 2016)
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