House vote: H.R. 5997 // November 27, 2012Needed two-thirds to pass
Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act
Sponsor: Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the use of Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities, including the development and maintenance of an initial pharmaceutical stockpile, including medical kits, and diagnostics sufficient to protect first responders, their families, and immediate victims from a chemical or biological event.
Emergency Management Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 11.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 386 | 88.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 11.0% |