HR 4572 · 115th Congress · Health

Worst-Case Scenario Hospital Preparedness Act

Introduced 2017-12-06· Sponsored by Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2017-12-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Worst-Case Scenario Hospital Preparedness Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Medicine, or another appropriate entity, to evaluate the preparedness of hospitals, long-term care facilities, dialysis centers, and other medical facilities nationwide for public health emergencies, including natural disasters. The evaluations must review facilities' current policies, assess grant programs affecting these facilities, and recommend best practices.…

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Cosponsors (6)

5 Democrats1 Republican