National Biodefense Strategy Act of 2016

Bill 114 s 2967, also known as the National Biodefense Strategy Act of 2016, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing the country's preparedness and response capabilities in the event of a bioterrorism attack or a naturally occurring pandemic.

The bill calls for the development of a comprehensive national biodefense strategy that will outline the roles and responsibilities of various federal agencies, as well as state and local governments, in responding to bioterrorism threats. It also emphasizes the importance of coordination and collaboration between different levels of government and the private sector in order to effectively combat bioterrorism.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a Biodefense Coordination Council, which will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the national biodefense strategy and coordinating efforts across different agencies. The council will also be tasked with identifying gaps in the country's biodefense capabilities and developing strategies to address them. Overall, the National Biodefense Strategy Act of 2016 aims to strengthen the country's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to bioterrorism threats, and to ensure that the US is better prepared to handle potential bioterrorism attacks or pandemics in the future.