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Biological Intelligence Organization and Attribution Act

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5406

Bill 117 HR 5406, also known as the Biological Intelligence Organization and Attribution Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a new organization within the federal government that will focus on gathering intelligence related to biological threats and attributing responsibility for such threats.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of this new organization, which include collecting and analyzing information on biological threats, conducting investigations into the origins of these threats, and working with other government agencies to respond to and prevent future threats. The organization will also be tasked with developing strategies for attributing responsibility for biological attacks or incidents.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the organization to collaborate with international partners and share information with other countries in order to better address global biological threats. It also emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive information and ensuring that the organization operates in a transparent and accountable manner. Overall, the Biological Intelligence Organization and Attribution Act aims to enhance the government's ability to detect, respond to, and attribute biological threats, ultimately improving national security and public safety.

Congressional Summary of HR 5406

Biological Intelligence Organization and Attribution Act

This bill requires specified federal departments, including the Central Intelligence Agency, to jointly develop and submit to Congress a plan for an interagency biodefense task force to support and inform decision-making based on biological attribution (i.e., determining the source) of emerging and new diseases or other biological events.

The plan must outline the duties of the task force, set out the roles of member agencies, describe the contribution of the task force to national biodefense strategies and plans, and address related matters.

The bill requires the establishment of the task force not later than 90 days following the submission of the plan.

Current Status of Bill HR 5406

Bill HR 5406 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2021. Bill HR 5406 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 28, 2021.  Bill HR 5406's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. as of October 25, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5406

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5406

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5406

To require the development of a plan for the establishment of an interagency biodefense task force on the attribution of certain biological events, and for other purposes.
Biological Intelligence Organization and Attribution Act
Biological Intelligence Organization and Attribution Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5406

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