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To amend title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the sunset of authority to make certain appointments for the National Disaster Medical System, and for other purposes.
1/8/2024, 8:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6634
Bill 117 hr 6634 aims to amend title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act by removing the expiration date on the authority to appoint individuals to the National Disaster Medical System. This system plays a crucial role in responding to medical emergencies and disasters across the country. By eliminating the sunset provision, the bill ensures that the system can continue to operate effectively without interruption.
In addition to addressing the sunset provision, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the National Disaster Medical System. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but they likely involve improving the system's efficiency, effectiveness, and overall response capabilities.
Overall, Bill 117 hr 6634 is focused on ensuring the continued functionality and effectiveness of the National Disaster Medical System by removing the sunset provision on certain appointments and making other necessary updates and improvements.
In addition to addressing the sunset provision, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the National Disaster Medical System. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but they likely involve improving the system's efficiency, effectiveness, and overall response capabilities.
Overall, Bill 117 hr 6634 is focused on ensuring the continued functionality and effectiveness of the National Disaster Medical System by removing the sunset provision on certain appointments and making other necessary updates and improvements.
Congressional Summary of HR 6634
This bill makes permanent the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to appoint personnel to the National Disaster Medical System for intermittent disaster response. (This system is a partnership between HHS, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Veterans Affairs that responds to public health and other emergencies.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 6634
Bill HR 6634 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2022. Bill HR 6634 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2022. Bill HR 6634's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 8, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6634
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6634
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Health personnel
- Natural disasters
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6634
To amend title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the sunset of authority to make certain appointments for the National Disaster Medical System, and for other purposes.
To amend title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the sunset of authority to make certain appointments for the National Disaster Medical System, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6634
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