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Offices of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Health Security Act of 2022
3/13/2024, 2:29 AM
Congressional Summary of S 4465
Offices of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Health Security Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) office in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and provides statutory authority for a new Office of Health Security.
The CWMD office shall perform duties to coordinate and guide DHS efforts to counter weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear and other related emerging threats.
The Office of Health Security shall have the responsibility for oversight of all medical, public health, and workforce safety matters of DHS.
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Current Status of Bill S 4465
Bill S 4465 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2022. Bill S 4465 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 23, 2022. Bill S 4465's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675. as of December 19, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4465
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4465
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementPotential Impact Areas
- Chemical and biological weapons
- Department of Homeland Security
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Health personnel
- Intergovernmental relations
- Nuclear weapons
- State and local government operations
- Terrorism
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4465
Offices of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Health Security Act of 2022
Offices of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Health Security Act of 2022
Offices of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Health Security Act of 2022
A bill to establish a Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office and an Office of Health Security in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4465
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