House Bill 5832
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 15, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5832
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
Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2018
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care facilities to help such facilities prepare for power outages during and after natural disasters. Eligible grant activities include the purchase of backup power sources (e.g., generators) and the creation of regional resource directories.
May 15, 2018
05/15/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/15/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:30 PM