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Improves Detection of Biological Threats
Recent Bills/Improves Detection of Biological Threats

Improves Detection of Biological Threats

IntroducedJanuary 23, 2025
Passed House1 year ago
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Sitting in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
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Government Operations and PoliticsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsChemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationInfectious and parasitic diseasesPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development
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Why This Matters

This bill improves how the Department of Homeland Security detects biological threats by enhancing research and technology development.

If you live in an area monitored for biological threats, this bill aims to improve detection technologies within six months.
Who this affects
public health officials · emergency responders · communities at risk
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The Department of Homeland Security will assess its use of national laboratories for biodetection research.
  2. 2A strategy will be developed to enhance biodetection technologies within six months of the bill's enactment.
  3. 3The bill requires regular evaluations to identify weaknesses in biodetection systems and suggest backup plans.
  4. 4Collaboration with various levels of government and educational institutions will help define future biodetection program needs.
Read the detailed summary

DHS Biodetection Improvement Act 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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IntroducedJan 23, 2025
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HouseMar 11, 2025
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Sitting in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

President

The President

Donald Trump
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