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Health Security and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act

USA117th CongressHR-8610| House 
| Updated: 12/20/2022
Val Butler Demings

Val Butler Demings

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (4)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health Security and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act This bill makes changes to the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) office of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and provides statutory authority for and expands DHS's Office of Health Security (OHS). Specifically, the bill establishes the new OHS to advise DHS on medical, public health, and workforce safety matters; sets forth the responsibilities of the Chief Medical Officer and a Privacy Officer in OHS; repeals the terminating date for the CWMD office and sets forth the responsibilities of that office, including efforts to counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, as well as other emerging terrorism threats; requires DHS to report to Congress regarding the Securing the Cities program (which seeks to reduce the risk of a successful deployment of radiological or nuclear weapons against major metropolitan areas in the United States); establishes a CWMD Advisory Council; and requires a biodefense review and issuance of a DHS biodefense strategy. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on efforts of the CWMD office to prioritize its programs and activities to safeguard against CBRN threats and on other activities of that office.

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Jul 29, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Aug 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Aug 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Sep 14, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Discharged.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Sep 14, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 19, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4465
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-276.
Dec 20, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 469.
Dec 20, 2022
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Dec 20, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-650, Part I.
  • July 29, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • August 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.


  • August 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • September 14, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 14, 2022
    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Discharged.


  • September 14, 2022
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.


  • September 14, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 19, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4465
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-276.


  • December 20, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 469.


  • December 20, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.


  • December 20, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-650, Part I.

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Arms control and nonproliferationChemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsFederal officialsHealth personnelIntergovernmental relationsNuclear weaponsState and local government operationsTerrorismUrban and suburban affairs and development

Health Security and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act

USA117th CongressHR-8610| House 
| Updated: 12/20/2022
Health Security and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act This bill makes changes to the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) office of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and provides statutory authority for and expands DHS's Office of Health Security (OHS). Specifically, the bill establishes the new OHS to advise DHS on medical, public health, and workforce safety matters; sets forth the responsibilities of the Chief Medical Officer and a Privacy Officer in OHS; repeals the terminating date for the CWMD office and sets forth the responsibilities of that office, including efforts to counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, as well as other emerging terrorism threats; requires DHS to report to Congress regarding the Securing the Cities program (which seeks to reduce the risk of a successful deployment of radiological or nuclear weapons against major metropolitan areas in the United States); establishes a CWMD Advisory Council; and requires a biodefense review and issuance of a DHS biodefense strategy. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on efforts of the CWMD office to prioritize its programs and activities to safeguard against CBRN threats and on other activities of that office.

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Timeline
Jul 29, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Aug 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Aug 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Sep 14, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Discharged.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Sep 14, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 19, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4465
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-276.
Dec 20, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 469.
Dec 20, 2022
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Dec 20, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-650, Part I.
  • July 29, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • August 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.


  • August 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • September 14, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 14, 2022
    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Discharged.


  • September 14, 2022
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.


  • September 14, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 19, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4465
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-276.


  • December 20, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 469.


  • December 20, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.


  • December 20, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-650, Part I.
Val Butler Demings

Val Butler Demings

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (4)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Arms control and nonproliferationChemical and biological weaponsCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsFederal officialsHealth personnelIntergovernmental relationsNuclear weaponsState and local government operationsTerrorismUrban and suburban affairs and development