S. 1915 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act
S. 1915 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Aug 3, 2015, sponsored by Kelly Ayotte with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 3, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-268
What it does
First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to carry out a pilot program to provide eligible anthrax vaccines nearing the end of their labeled dates of use from the strategic national stockpile to emergency response providers who would be at high risk of exposure to anthrax if an attack sh…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 3, 2015
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2016
- Passed the HouseNov 29, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 2, 2016
- Became lawDec 14, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-268. (Dec 14, 2016)
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