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Directed Energy Threat Emergency Response Act

USA117th CongressHR-5263| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2021
Abigail Davis Spanberger

Abigail Davis Spanberger

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
John Katko (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Health Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Directed Energy Threat Emergency Response Act This bill requires actions to address anomalous health incidents. The President must designate an appropriate senior official as the Anomalous Health Incidents Interagency Coordinator. The interagency coordinator must (1) coordinate the U.S. government's response to anomalous health incidents, (2) ensure that affected personnel and dependents get access to care, and (3) ensure adequate training and education for relevant U.S. government personnel. The President must also appoint an appropriate senior official as the Deputy Anomalous Health Incidents Interagency Coordinator. The bill also requires certain agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, to designate an appropriate senior official to serve as the Anomalous Health Incident Agency Coordination Lead. These officials must work with the interagency coordinator to (1) achieve objectives related to anomalous health incidents, and (2) jointly provide quarterly briefings to Congress on its activities. Such agencies must also develop updated workplace guidance to address anomalous health incidents. The bill authorizes the Department of State to take certain actions, such as increasing staffing for the Health Incident Response Task Force and collecting data related to anomalous health incidents.
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Aug 3, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2590
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Oversight and Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Sep 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • August 3, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2590
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Oversight and Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • September 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2590: Directed Energy Threat Emergency Response Act
Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of DefenseDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersSanctionsWorker safety and health

Directed Energy Threat Emergency Response Act

USA117th CongressHR-5263| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2021
Directed Energy Threat Emergency Response Act This bill requires actions to address anomalous health incidents. The President must designate an appropriate senior official as the Anomalous Health Incidents Interagency Coordinator. The interagency coordinator must (1) coordinate the U.S. government's response to anomalous health incidents, (2) ensure that affected personnel and dependents get access to care, and (3) ensure adequate training and education for relevant U.S. government personnel. The President must also appoint an appropriate senior official as the Deputy Anomalous Health Incidents Interagency Coordinator. The bill also requires certain agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, to designate an appropriate senior official to serve as the Anomalous Health Incident Agency Coordination Lead. These officials must work with the interagency coordinator to (1) achieve objectives related to anomalous health incidents, and (2) jointly provide quarterly briefings to Congress on its activities. Such agencies must also develop updated workplace guidance to address anomalous health incidents. The bill authorizes the Department of State to take certain actions, such as increasing staffing for the Health Incident Response Task Force and collecting data related to anomalous health incidents.
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Timeline
Aug 3, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2590
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Oversight and Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Sep 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • August 3, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2590
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Oversight and Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • September 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Abigail Davis Spanberger

Abigail Davis Spanberger

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
John Katko (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Health Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2590: Directed Energy Threat Emergency Response Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of DefenseDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersSanctionsWorker safety and health