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Introduced
01/21/2021
01/21/2021
In Committee
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
Crossed Over
04/22/2021
04/22/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office of Intel- ligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of information ana- lyzed by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2021, amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) intelligence and information sharing functions within the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security. The bill requires the Office to support homeland security-focused intelligence analysis of CBRN threats, share relevant information with state, local, tribal, and territorial authorities, and coordinate with other federal agencies and national biosecurity and biodefense stakeholders. Additionally, the bill amends the Homeland Security Act to require the dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to state, local, tribal, territorial, and private entities with homeland security responsibilities, as well as to the public, to assist in preventing, deterring, or responding to acts of terrorism.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 04/22/2021)
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