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H.R. 3826

Referred to Committee

Protecting Seniors During Disasters Act

Introduced 9/25/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

9/29/2017 • House

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.

Introduced in House • 9/25/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Advisory bodiesAgingDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationHealth programs administration and funding

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (13)

Party Breakdown

9
Democrats
4
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]

Democrat • FL-21

Sponsored 9/25/2017

Cosponsors (12)

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Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

R-FL-12

Joined 9/27/2017

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Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]

D-FL-5

Joined 9/27/2017

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Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

D-FL-9

Joined 9/27/2017

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Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

D-FL-14

Joined 9/27/2017

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Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]

D-FL-10

Joined 10/4/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 25, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House9/25/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors12