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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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