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GovernmentH.R. 706Comments

DHS Biodetection Improvement Act

Official title: To improve the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

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Where the Bill Stands

  1. Introduced, done
  2. Committee, done
  3. Floor Vote, done
  4. Outcome, current stage

What This Bill Does

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.

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Timeline

  1. SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1126)
  3. Passed the House
  4. House floor actionsMr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  5. Library of CongressIntroduced in House
  6. House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  7. House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  8. Introduced
  9. Committee

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