National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2021
Latest action · May 13, 2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 13, 2021
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program to integrate the resources of DOE, including the Office of Science, the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, to provide research and development and response capabilities to respond to
- long-term biotechnology threats facing the United States, and
- any remaining threats posed by COVID-19.
The Office of Science shall support research that harnesses the capabilities of the national laboratories to address advanced biological threats of national security significance.
The Office of Science shall promote cooperative research and development activities under the program, including collaboration between appropriate industry and academic institutions to promote innovation and the creation of knowledge.
No less frequently than biennially, DOE shall develop a strategic research plan under the program.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 13, 2021Introduced in Senate
- May 13, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 9489 | National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2022 | Related bill | Dec 12, 2022 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Biological and life sciences
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Chemical and biological weapons
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Energy
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Genetics
- Government information and archives
- Higher education
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Manufacturing
- Medical research
- Minority education
- Product development and innovation
- Public-private cooperation
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Student aid and college costs
- Technology transfer and commercialization
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 13, 2021Introduced in Senate
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