S.Res. 47 · 112th Congress
A resolution recognizing the importance of biosecurity and agrodefense in the United States.
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) while the United States continues to combat terrorism in all forms around the world the safety, security, and health of our livestock and agriculture commodities must not be forgotten; (2) research and investment in biosecurity and biosafety should remain a congressional priority; (3) providing the resources for…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 10, 2011
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) while the United States continues to combat terrorism in all forms around the world the safety, security, and health of our livestock and agriculture commodities must not be forgotten; (2) research and investment in biosecurity and biosafety should remain a congressional priority; (3) providing the resources for the advancement of vaccines and eradication of deadly pathogens and emerging zoonotic disease is an integral part of homeland defense; (4) a laboratory capable of handling such deadly diseases is necessary to meet the demand for such resources; and (5) the United States must remain the leader in the fight against bioterrorism.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution recognizing the importance of biosecurity and agrodefense in the United States.
Latest action (Feb 10, 2011): Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S646)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 10, 2011
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No recorded floor vote found.