To improve the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-321.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-321.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H791-792)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6174.
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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1025)
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 03/05/2024 CR H791)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-239.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 118-239.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
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