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S.3127: Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced June 12, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends the Public Health Service Act and the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 to reauthorize appropriations for the Select Agent Program, which lists and controls biological agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a severe threat to public health and safety. Requires appropriate training of individuals handling or using such agents and toxins.Includes the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| June 12, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.) |