NBACC Authorization Act of 2023
The NBACC Authorization Act of 2023 designates the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) as the lead federal facility within the Department of Homeland Security for defending against biological threats. The law requires the NBACC to study biological risks, provide forensic analysis for biocrimes and bioterrorism investigations, and coordinate with other agencies and national laboratories. It mandates a mission needs assessment to be submitted to Congress within 120 days and authorizes funding to support the center’s operations, infrastructure maintenance, and research activities.
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Introduced Apr 20, 2023
Last action Apr 20, 2023
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Apr 20, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Apr 20, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 20, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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David J. Trone
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