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H.R. 4492

Biosecurity Information Optimization for Defense Act of 2021

Biosecurity Information Optimization for Defense Act of 2021

This bill directs the President to establish a cabinet-level interagency forum to be known as the National Biodefense Directorate.

The directorate must develop a (1) national biodefense strategy and implementation plan, and (2) national strategy for combating public health misinformation and disinformation that threatens the national security and associated implementation plan.

The directorate must submit to the National Security Council and Congress a report including the National Biodefense Strategy and associated implementation plans.

The Government Accountability Office must review the report and submit to Congress a report that identifies gaps in such strategies and plans and that makes recommendations to address such gaps.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

    Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  3. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

    Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee
  4. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

    Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
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    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Agriculture, 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.

    Agriculture Committee
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    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Agriculture, 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.

    Homeland Security Committee
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    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Agriculture, 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
  8. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Agriculture, 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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Biosecurity Information Optimization for Defense Act of 2021 — Informed