Senate Bill 2851
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Regional Health Care Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 15, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2851
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Regional Health Care Emergency Preparedness and Response Systems Act
This bill requires the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to publish guidelines for health care facilities on responding to a public health emergency involving chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear agents. ASPR may also establish a demonstration program to improve medical response systems in accordance with the guidelines.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the progress of health care facilities in implementing the guidelines.
May 15, 2018
05/15/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
05/15/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:31 PM