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Strengthening Protection Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Attacks

This act aims to enhance citizen safety by improving information sharing and threat analysis related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attacks. This means better preparedness for services to prevent such incidents and faster response if they occur, leading to greater public safety.
Key points
Enhanced analysis of terrorist threats using chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear materials, including for critical infrastructure.
Improved support for analysis of global infectious diseases, public health, food, and agricultural issues.
Streamlined information sharing on threats among federal, state, local, and tribal agencies, as well as with the private sector.
Requirement for regular reporting to Congress on Department of Homeland Security activities in countering CBRN threats.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_397
Sponsor: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26]
Process start date: 2021-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_397.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enhanced analysis of terrorist threats using chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear materials, including for critical infrastructure.
  • Improved support for analysis of global infectious diseases, public health, food, and agricultural issues.
  • Streamlined information sharing on threats among federal, state, local, and tribal agencies, as well as with the private sector.
  • Requirement for regular reporting to Congress on Department of Homeland Security activities in countering CBRN threats.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 397 are considered vacated.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security