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Military Budget Flexibility for Chemical and Biological Defense Funding

This bill modifies military budgeting rules, allowing individual military departments to directly include funding requests for chemical and biological defense programs within their standard budget accounts. This procedural change aims to streamline and potentially increase the funding available for programs that protect the nation against biological and chemical threats. Citizens benefit from potentially better-funded national security measures.
Key points
Budget Procedure Change: Military departments are now authorized to include funds for chemical and biological defense in their regular budget accounts.
Enhanced Security Focus: This allows for more flexible and potentially faster funding of programs designed to protect citizens and military personnel from chemical and biological attacks.
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Print number: 118_S_1716
Sponsor: Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Chemical and Biological Defense Program Improvement Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1716.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Budget Procedure Change: Military departments are now authorized to include funds for chemical and biological defense in their regular budget accounts.
  • Enhanced Security Focus: This allows for more flexible and potentially faster funding of programs designed to protect citizens and military personnel from chemical and biological attacks.
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 Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Security