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H.R. 4572 (115th)

Worst-Case Scenario Hospital Preparedness Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 December 2017

Last action

8 December 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

11 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Worst-Case Scenario Hospital Preparedness Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Medicine, or another appropriate entity, to evaluate the preparedness of hospitals, long-term care facilities, dialysis centers, and other medical facilities nationwide for public health emergencies, including natural disasters. The evaluations must review facilities' current policies, assess grant programs affecting these facilities, and recommend best practices.

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Timeline

  1. 6 December 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 December 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 December 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 December 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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