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DHS Biodetection Improvement Act

USA118th CongressHR-6174| House 
| Updated: 11/12/2024
Dale W. Strong

Dale W. Strong

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (4)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Nov 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 2, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Nov 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Nov 8, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 8, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 19, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.
Dec 19, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-321.
Mar 5, 2024
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 5, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H791-792)
Mar 5, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6174.
Mar 5, 2024
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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Mar 7, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1025)
Mar 7, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)
Mar 7, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)
Mar 7, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 8, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 12, 2024
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 12, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-239.
Nov 12, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
  • November 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 2, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.


  • November 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • November 8, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • November 8, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 19, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.


  • December 19, 2023
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-321.


  • March 5, 2024
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 5, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H791-792)


  • March 5, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6174.


  • March 5, 2024
    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.


  • March 7, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1025)


  • March 7, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)


  • March 7, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)


  • March 7, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 8, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 12, 2024
    Star Print ordered on the bill.


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 12, 2024
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-239.


  • November 12, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.

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DHS Biodetection Improvement Act

USA118th CongressHR-6174| House 
| Updated: 11/12/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

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5 versions available

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Timeline
Nov 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 2, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Nov 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Nov 8, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 8, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 19, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.
Dec 19, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-321.
Mar 5, 2024
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 5, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H791-792)
Mar 5, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6174.
Mar 5, 2024
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.
Mar 7, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1025)
Mar 7, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)
Mar 7, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)
Mar 7, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 8, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 12, 2024
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 12, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-239.
Nov 12, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
  • November 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 2, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.


  • November 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • November 8, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • November 8, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 19, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.


  • December 19, 2023
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-321.


  • March 5, 2024
    Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 5, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H791-792)


  • March 5, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6174.


  • March 5, 2024
    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.


  • March 7, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1025)


  • March 7, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)


  • March 7, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)


  • March 7, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 8, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 12, 2024
    Star Print ordered on the bill.


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 12, 2024
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-239.


  • November 12, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
Dale W. Strong

Dale W. Strong

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (4)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsChemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationInfectious and parasitic diseasesPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development