Alex Padilla: “I ask unanimous consent that the Tester-Moran substitute amendment be considered and agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER.…”

“I ask unanimous consent that the Tester-Moran substitute amendment be considered and agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 1400), in the nature of a substitute, was agreed to as follows (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse Act'' or the ``SAVE LIVES Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO FURNISH COVID-19 VACCINE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS NOT ENROLLED IN PATIENT ENROLLMENT SYSTEM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may furnish a vaccine for COVID-19 to a covered individual during the COVID-19 public health emergency. (b) Prioritization.--In furnishing vaccines for COVID-19 under the laws administered by the Secretary, the Secretary shall-- (1) prioritize the vaccination of veterans who are enrolled in the patient enrollment system, veterans who receive hospital care and medical services pursuant to subsection (c)(2) of section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and accompanying caregivers of such veterans before the vaccination of covered individuals not otherwise described in this paragraph; and (2) only furnish vaccines for COVID-19 to covered individuals under this section to the extent that such vaccines are available.…”