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S.2055: Medical Countermeasure Innovation Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medical Countermeasure Innovation Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the issuance of timely and accurate guidelines regarding the use of medical products for countering public health emergencies or material threats. HHS must report on funding for procurement of medical countermeasures when available funds are below a specified amount. (Sec....
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 14, 2016 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 388.
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| March 14, 2016 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| March 9, 2016 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Sept. 17, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Sept. 17, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.) |