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H.R. 3448 (107th)

Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002

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Introduced

11 December 2001

Last action

12 June 2002 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 107-188.

Sponsors

Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Ganske, Greg [R-IA-4], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6], Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6], Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1], Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Response Act of 2001 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to add provisions directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services, building upon core public health capabilities, to carry out health-related activities to prepare for and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Requires collaboration with States and local governments to ensure a national bioterrorism and public health emergency preparedness plan. Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services the position of Assistant Secretary for Emergency Preparedness. Expands the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Directs the Secretary to provide for the establishment of a coordinated network of public health laboratories. Provides for: (1) the education of health care personnel regarding recognition and identification of bioweapons; and (2) grants to train health professionals and register volunteers. Requires the maintenance of a national stockpile or stockpiles of drugs, vaccines and other biological products, medical devices, and other supplies adequate to meet the health security needs of the United States in the event of a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency. Provides for countermeasure research, development, and evaluation. Provides for the waiver of certain Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP requirements during national emergencies. Provides for enhanced regulatory control of dangerous biological agents and toxins. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the protection of the food and drug supply against intentional adulteration. Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the water supply against terrorist and other intentional acts.

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Timeline

  1. 11 December 2001

    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

  2. 11 December 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3448.

    Source: Floor

  3. 11 December 2001

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9195-9217)

    Source: Floor

  4. 11 December 2001

    Floor

    Mr. Tauzin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  5. 11 December 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 11 December 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 December 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 11 December 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 12 December 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 December 2001

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 493).(text: CR 12/11/2001 H9195-9209)

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 December 2001

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9310-9311)

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 December 2001

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 2 (Roll no. 493). (text: CR 12/11/2001 H9195-9209)

    Source: Floor

  13. 18 December 2001

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 20 December 2001

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Kennedy, Dodd, Harkin, Mikulski, Jeffords, Gregg, Frist, Enzi and Hutchinson.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  15. 20 December 2001

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13902-13911)

    Source: Floor

  16. 20 December 2001

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  17. 23 January 2002

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 28 February 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Ms. Eshoo moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H638; text: CR H638)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  19. 28 February 2002

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  20. 28 February 2002

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to work diligently to reconcile differences between the two Houses; to recognize importance of, and not disrupt flow of funding for bioterrorism and other public health emergencies; to recognize the need to establish a national system for tracking the possession and use of deadly biolgical agents; to recognize the need to prioritize Federal and State resources; to acknowledge the need to work with the Administration; and to provide for vulnerability assessments, emergency response plans, and other actions with respect to public drinking water supplies.

    Source: Floor

  21. 28 February 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tauzin, Bilirakis, Gillmor, Burr, Shimkus, Dingell, Waxman, and Brown (OH).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  22. 28 February 2002

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  23. 28 February 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Tauzin asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  24. 21 May 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 107-481 filed. (text of conference report: CR H2691-2732)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  25. 21 May 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 107-481 filed.(text of conference report: CR H2691-2732)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 21 May 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  27. 22 May 2002

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 427 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  28. 22 May 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 22 May 2002

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 425 - 1 (Roll no. 189).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 22 May 2002

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 22 May 2002

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 425 - 1 (Roll no. 189).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 22 May 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 22 May 2002

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.

    Source: Floor

  34. 22 May 2002

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 427 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 3448 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions.

    Source: Floor

  35. 22 May 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Tauzin brought up conference report H. Rept. 107-481 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 427. (consideration: CR H2844-2860)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  36. 23 May 2002

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  37. 23 May 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4772-4775; S4780-4786)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 23 May 2002

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 124.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  39. 4 June 2002

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of S. Con. Res. 117, enrollment corrections on H.R. 3448 have been made.

    Source: Floor

  40. 7 June 2002

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  41. 7 June 2002

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  42. 12 June 2002

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-188.

    Source: President

  43. 12 June 2002

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  44. 12 June 2002

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

23 May 2002 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 3448 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source

Yes 98 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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