HR 706
DHS Biodetection Improvement Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:54 AM
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to evaluate its current use of Department of Energy laboratories and sites for biodetection research and development. It requires DHS to create a strategy for future collaboration with these labs, focusing on identifying and acquiring new biodetection technologies. The bill also mandates regular evaluations of these technologies and collaboration with various stakeholders, including state and local governments, to improve DHS’s ability to detect biological threats.
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