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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 16, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4491

National Security Council Modernization Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 16, 2021)

National Security Council Modernization Act of 2021

This bill expands the scope and modifies the membership of the National Security Council. Specifically, the council must advise the President with respect to the integration of biodefense policies in addition to the currently required policies (e.g., domestic policy).

The bill adds to the membership of the council the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

What just happenedJul 16, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  2. Jul 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  3. Jul 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  4. Jul 16, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Jul 16, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

National Security Council Modernization Act of 2021 — Informed