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H.R. 1300 (114th)

First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act

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Introduced

4 March 2015

Last action

30 July 2015 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Walters, Mimi [R-CA-45], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5], Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22], Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. MacArthur, Thomas [R-NJ-3], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

6 December 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for the purpose of domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism, to: (1) make available surplus vaccines and antimicrobials, and vaccines and antimicrobials with short shelf lives, from the strategic national stockpile for administration to emergency response providers who voluntarily consent to such administration; (2) establish any necessary logistical and tracking systems to facilitate making such vaccines and antimicrobials available; and (3) distribute disclosures regarding associated risks to end users. Requires DHS to: (1) support homeland security-focused risk analysis and assessments of the threats posed by anthrax from an act of terror; (2) leverage homeland security intelligence capabilities and structures to enhance prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts with respect to an anthrax terror attack; and (3) share information and provide tailored analytical support on threats posed by anthrax to state, local, and tribal authorities, as well as other national biosecurity and biodefense stakeholders. Directs DHS to carry out a pilot program, which lasts at least 18 months, to administer such vaccines and antimicrobials to emergency response providers. Requires DHS: (1) prior to implementing such program, to establish a communication platform and education and training modules for the program , to conduct economic analysis of the program, and to create a logistical platform for the anthrax vaccine request process; and (2) to select providers based in at least two states to participate in the program. Requires DHS to provide to each participating provider disclosures and educational materials regarding the risks of any vaccine or antimicrobial administered and of exposure to anthrax.

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Timeline

  1. 4 March 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 March 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 6 March 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 March 2015

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 May 2015

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 May 2015

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 20 May 2015

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 22 July 2015

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 168.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 22 July 2015

    Discharge

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  12. 22 July 2015

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Source: Committee

  13. 22 July 2015

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-222, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 22 July 2015

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-222, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 27 July 2015

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  16. 27 July 2015

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1300.

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 July 2015

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5504-5506)

    Source: Floor

  18. 27 July 2015

    Floor

    Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  19. 29 July 2015

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR 7/27/2015 H5504)

    Source: Floor

  20. 29 July 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 485).(text: CR 7/27/2015 H5504)

    Source: Floor

  21. 29 July 2015

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  22. 29 July 2015

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5623)

    Source: Floor

  23. 30 July 2015

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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