Bioweapons Control and Tracking Act of 2001 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) establish and maintain a list of each biological agent and each toxin with potential to severely threaten public health and safety; (2) promulgate regulations establishing safety and security standards, procedures, restricted access, and registration requirements for listed agents and toxins, including traceability mechanisms; and (3) establish exemptions consistent with public safety. Imposes civil penalties for violations of these requirements.
Actions
Nov 15, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 15, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11942)