S.Amdt. 120
What it does: Adds Sec. __. In addition to amounts otherwise appropriated in this Act, there are appropriated $2,875,000,000 to enable the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance the preparedness of the United States to respond effectively to acts of bioterrorism, of which-- wherever appropriate
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA)What it changes
1 change to H.J.Res. 2
Adds Sec. __. In addition to amounts otherwise appropriated in this Act, there are appropriated $2,875,000,000 to enable the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance the preparedness of the United States to respond effectively to acts of bioterrorism, of which-- wherever appropriate
Adds a sectionInserted: Sec. __. In addition to amounts otherwise appropriated in this Act, there are appropriated $2,875,000,000 to enable the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance the preparedness of the United States to respond effectively to acts of bioterrorism, of which--
Inserted: (1) $850,000,000 shall be made available for grants to States and local communities for the costs of smallpox vaccination programs;
Inserted: (2) $750,000,000 shall be made available to extend the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program under title XXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-1 et seq.) to cover those individuals who experience injuries or other hardships resulting from the administration of vaccinia virus or other countermeasures against smallpox;
Inserted: (3) $1,250,000 shall be made available to improve the preparedness of hospitals for bioterrorism; and
Inserted: (4) $25,000,000 shall be made available to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enhance control of biological agents and toxins as described under section 351A of the Public Health Service Act.
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SA 120. Mr. KENNEDY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the joint resolution H.J. Res. 2, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the appropriate place, insert the following:
Sec. __. In addition to amounts otherwise appropriated in this Act, there are appropriated $2,875,000,000 to enable the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance the preparedness of the United States to respond effectively to acts of bioterrorism, of which--
(1) $850,000,000 shall be made available for grants to States and local communities for the costs of smallpox vaccination programs;
(2) $750,000,000 shall be made available to extend the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program under title XXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-1 et seq.) to cover those individuals who experience injuries or other hardships resulting from the administration of vaccinia virus or other countermeasures against smallpox;
(3) $1,250,000 shall be made available to improve the preparedness of hospitals for bioterrorism; and
(4) $25,000,000 shall be made available to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enhance control of biological agents and toxins as described under section 351A of the Public Health Service Act.
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Senate amendment submitted
January 21, 2003