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Medical Countermeasures Program for Homeland Security Department Employees

This act establishes a medical countermeasures program within the Department of Homeland Security to protect its employees and working animals from threats like chemical, biological attacks, or pandemics. This aims to ensure the department's operational continuity during crises. Citizens may experience an indirect impact through increased readiness of national security services.
Key points
Creation of a program to provide medicines and vaccines for Department of Homeland Security employees.
Establishment of medical stockpiles (antibiotics, antivirals) and their strategic nationwide placement.
Training for department employees on the use and distribution of medical countermeasures in emergencies.
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Additional Information
DHS Medical Countermeasures Act
Print number: HR 3263
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-17