National Security Council Modernization Act of 2021
Summary
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.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2021
Committee Review
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Introduced Jul 16, 2021
Last action Jul 16, 2021
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Jul 16, 2021
Committee
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.
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Jul 16, 2021
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Eric Swalwell
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