H.R. 2122 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Project BioShield Act of 2003
H.R. 2122 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on May 15, 2003, sponsored by Billy Tauzin with 15 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 15, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Project BioShield Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act regarding preparations for public health emergencies affecting national security, including a bioterrorist attack. Grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) certain authority with respect to the research and development of qualified countermeasures, including: (1) expedited procurement authority; (2) expedited peer authority; and (3) a…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Billy Tauzin (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 15, 2003
- Passed the HouseJul 16, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214. (Jul 17, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 16, 2003 · Passed421–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Project BioShield ActHouse · Jul 16, 2003
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Committees
- Homeland Security Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Armed Services Committee
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