H.R. 706: DHS Biodetection Improvement Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-12 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-23):
DHS Biodetection Improvement Act
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess how it has utilized Department of Energy national laboratories and sites for research and development in carrying out DHS missions and to report to Congress a strategy for how DHS will conduct biodetection research and development in coordination with such laboratories and sites.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Clay Higgins | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 706?
H.R. 706 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: DHS Biodetection Improvement Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 706 are available on congress.gov.
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