House Bill 3826
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 25, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3826
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
September 25, 2017
09/29/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/25/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/25/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:40 PM