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H.R. 8205 · HOUSE4d
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-138.
H.R. 1744 · HOUSE4d
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-137.
H.R. 952 · HOUSE2w
Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act
Became Public Law No: 119-135.
H.R. 7022 · HOUSE2w
Mystic Alerts Act
Became Public Law No: 119-136.
H.R. 1721 · HOUSE2w
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
Became Public Law No: 119-127.
H.R. 4467 · HOUSE2w
Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Became Public Law No: 119-132.
H.R. 837 · HOUSE2w
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
Became Public Law No: 119-126.
H.R. 7831 · HOUSE2w
License to Drill Act
Became Public Law No: 119-134.
H.R. 227 · HOUSE2w
Clergy Act
Became Public Law No: 119-125.
H.R. 6380 · HOUSE2w
Chiricahua National Park Act
Became Public Law No: 119-133.
H.R. 2388 · HOUSE2w
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Became Public Law No: 119-128.
H.R. 2481 · HOUSE2w
Romance Scam Prevention Act
Became Public Law No: 119-129.
H.R. 4307 · HOUSE2w
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Became Public Law No: 119-131.
H.R. 3620 · HOUSE2w
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-130.
S. 2403 · SENATE3w
Retire through Ownership Act
Became Public Law No: 119-124.
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119th Congress · H.R. 706 · Final

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.

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SubjectsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsChemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationInfectious and parasitic diseasesPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development
Sponsor
Dale W. Strong, R-AL-5
2 terms · @RepDaleStrong
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449 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0105 · 202-225-4801
Cosponsors (1)
  • Clay Higgins, R-LA-3Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 23, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepClayHiggins
Committees (2)
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Mar 12, 2025
  • Homeland Security Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 23, 2025
Actions (13)
  1. Mar 12, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Mar 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 3/10/2025 CR H1046-1047)
  4. Mar 11, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    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)
  5. Mar 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1126)
  6. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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.
  7. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 706.
  8. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1046-1048)
  9. Mar 10, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Jan 23, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  11. Jan 23, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  12. Jan 23, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  13. Jan 23, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
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Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 14 (Thursday, January 23, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. STRONG:H.R. 706.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of the UnitedStates[Page H389]
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