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- H.R.7041
H.R.7041: Laboratory Surge Capacity Preparedness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 24, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (12 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Laboratory Surge Capacity Preparedness Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to award grants to regional biocontainment laboratories for maintaining surge capacity that can be used to respond to acts of bioterrorism or outbreaks of infectious diseases. Authorizes the Secretary to award such a grant only if the laboratory agrees to allow the Secretary and other relevant federal agencies to inspect laboratory facilities. Requires the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
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| Sept. 24, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher Carney (D-Pa.) |