HR. 706In Committee
DHS Biodetection Improvement Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs DHS to assess its use of Department of Energy national laboratories for biodetection research and to submit a coordinated research strategy to Congress
Key points
- Require biodetection strategy
- Assess laboratory use
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-12 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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