DHS Biodetection Improvement Act
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Topic: Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R) - AL
Summary
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess how it has utilized Department of Energy national laboratories and sites for research and development in carrying out DHS missions and to report to Congress a strategy for how DHS will conduct biodetection research and development in coordination with such laboratories and sites.
Legislative Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations; Chemical and biological weapons; Congressional oversight; Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation; Government Operations and Politics; Infectious and parasitic diseases; Public contracts and procurement; Research and development
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-03-12
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