DHS Biodetection Improvement Act

Hozzl · 2024-11-21T22:26:12Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6174 DHS Biodetection Improvement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/21/2024, 10:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6174

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 6174

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6174

Bill HR 6174 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 8, 2024. Bill HR 6174 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 2, 2023. Bill HR 6174's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552. as of November 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6174

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6174

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Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations

- Chemical and biological weapons

- Congressional oversight

- Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Public contracts and procurement

- Research and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6174

DHS Biodetection Improvement Act

To improve the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Comments

Nicholas Doyle

1,114

1 year ago

Can you believe this new bill? It's like they're trying to control every aspect of our lives! And did you know that this bill includes provisions for the development of new technologies to detect biological threats? Crazy, right?