H.R. 9401 · 117th Congress
NBACC Authorization Act of 2022
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National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center Authorization Act of 2022 or the NBACC Authorization Act of 2022
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Dec 1, 2022
National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center Authorization Act of 2022 or the NBACC Authorization Act of 2022
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate a specified laboratory as the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC). It shall be the lead federal facility dedicated to defending the United States against biological threats.
The NBACC may include the National Bioforensic Analysis Center and the National Biological Threat Characterization Center.
The NBACC shall engage in specified activities, including
- conducting studies and experiments to better understand current and future biological threats and hazards and pandemics;
- providing the scientific data required to assess vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, and determine potential impacts to guide the development of countermeasures;
- conducting and facilitating the technical forensic analysis and interpretation of materials recovered following a biological attack, or in other law enforcement investigations requiring evaluation of biological materials, in support of the appropriate lead federal agency; and
- coordinating with other national laboratories to enhance research capabilities, share lessons learned, and provide training more efficiently.
The NBACC must
- engage in a continuously operating Work for Others program to make the unique biocontainment and bioforensic capabilities of the NBACC available to other federal agencies; and
- perform regularly scheduled and required maintenance of laboratory infrastructure, and procure mission-critical equipment and capability upgrades.
The Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology shall conduct a mission needs assessment of the NBACC.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: NBACC Authorization Act of 2022
Also known as: National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center Authorization Act of 2022
Latest action (Dec 2, 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Policy area: Emergency Management · Origin: House · Introduced: Dec 1, 2022
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.