Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 19, 2017Health
S. 1834
Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act
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Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters.
The duties of the committee are to:
- provide advice and consultation related to activities to assist at-risk individuals (people with access and functional needs that may interfere with their ability to access or receive medical care before, during, or after a disaster or emergency);
- evaluate and provide input to the medical and public health needs of seniors related to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all-hazards emergencies; and
- provide advice and consultation related to seniors and state emergency preparedness and response activities.
The committee shall terminate on September 30, 2021.
What just happenedSep 20, 2017
Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-379.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL](D-FL)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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- Introduced in SenateSep 19, 2017
- Sep 20, 2017Committee
Special Committee on Aging. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-379.
Aging (Special) Committee - Sep 19, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Sep 19, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate