118th Congress (2023-2024)

HR 6174

DHS Biodetection Improvement Act

Passed Second Chamber Committee

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US Congress

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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House

Session

118th Congress (2023-2024)

Jurisdiction

US Congress

Bill overview

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to evaluate how it has already used resources from the Department of Energy’s national laboratories for biodetection research. It then requires DHS to develop and submit a strategy for future collaboration with these labs to improve biodetection capabilities, focusing on identifying and acquiring new technologies. The bill also mandates regular evaluations of these technologies and encourages partnerships with various levels of government and the private sector to enhance biodetection programs.

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Legislative history

2023-11-02House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

2023-11-02House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

2023-11-02

Introduced in House

2023-11-02

Introduced in House

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3/7/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)
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3/7/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)
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Passage without roll call

3/7/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
3/7/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 6174

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