Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 25, 2017Health
H.R. 3826
Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 25, 2017)
Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services 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 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21](D-FL)Sponsor
12 cosponsors8 D4 R
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- Introduced in HouseSep 25, 2017
- Sep 29, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Sep 25, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House