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Health Security and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act

This act establishes an Office of Health Security within the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for medical, public health, and workforce safety matters. It also strengthens efforts to counter weapons of mass destruction, including biological threats, aiming to better protect citizens from terrorist attacks and pandemics.
Key points
Creation of a Chief Medical Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security, overseeing public health and medical care, including for frontline workers.
Enhanced capabilities for detecting and responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, improving national security.
Establishment of an advisory committee on countering weapons of mass destruction to guide defense strategies.
Implementation of a biodefense strategy to improve preparedness and response to pandemics and other biological threats.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8610
Sponsor: Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]
Process start date: 2022-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Health Security and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8610.

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 2022-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a Chief Medical Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security, overseeing public health and medical care, including for frontline workers.
  • Enhanced capabilities for detecting and responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, improving national security.
  • Establishment of an advisory committee on countering weapons of mass destruction to guide defense strategies.
  • Implementation of a biodefense strategy to improve preparedness and response to pandemics and other biological 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. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 469.

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.

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Security Health