DHS Biodetection Improvement Act

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.

The DHS Biodetection Improvement Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 6174, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) capabilities in detecting and responding to biological threats.

The bill aims to improve the coordination and integration of biodetection technologies within the DHS, as well as enhance the training and education of personnel responsible for detecting and responding to biological threats. It also seeks to strengthen partnerships between the DHS and other federal agencies, as well as state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, in order to better prepare for and respond to biological threats.

Additionally, the DHS Biodetection Improvement Act calls for the development of a strategic plan for enhancing biodetection capabilities, as well as the establishment of performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of these capabilities. The bill also includes provisions for regular reporting to Congress on the progress of implementing these improvements. Overall, the DHS Biodetection Improvement Act is aimed at bolstering the nation's ability to detect and respond to biological threats, in order to better protect the American people and ensure national security.