H.R. 706
119th Congress
DHS Biodetection Improvement Act
1
Cosponsors
13
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
12 mars 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 6 mars 2025
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.
Timeline
13 actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
12 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1126)
11 mars 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1046-1047)
11 mars 2025 · Floor
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)
11 mars 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11 mars 2025 · Floor
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
10 mars 2025 · Floor
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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1046-1048)
10 mars 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 706.
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
23 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
23 janvier 2025 · Committee
Introduced in House
23 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
23 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
1 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]ALCosponsors
- Republican1100%
- Republican:Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]LA
Classification
Policy area
Government Operations and PoliticsLegislative subjects
Committees
2
Homeland Security Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To23 Jan 2025
Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
- Referred to23 Jan 2025
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To12 Mar 2025
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