DHS Biodetection Improvement Act
119-HR-706119th CongressIntroduced Jan 23, 2025Government Operations and Politics
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5](R-AL-5)1 cosponsor
Summary
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.
Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovationsChemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationInfectious and parasitic diseasesPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development
Actions (13)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 12, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1046-1047)
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1046-1047)
Mar 11, 2025Library of Congress
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1126)
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Green (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 706.
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1046-1048)
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Jan 23, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 23, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025Library of Congress