National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2022
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Dec 2022): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 9489, would direct the Department of Energy to establish a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program. This program would integrate resources from various Department of Energy offices to conduct research and development, and provide response capabilities. Its purpose is to address long-term biotechnology threats to the United States and any remaining threats from COVID-19.
The program would involve supporting research that uses the national laboratories' capabilities to address advanced biological threats of national security significance. It would also promote collaborative research and development activities, encouraging partnerships between industry and academic institutions. A joint program office would be established to oversee research activities and ensure access to scientific expertise and resources for developing innovative products. The Department of Energy would be required to develop a strategic research plan for the program at least every two years.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 12, 2022, and is sponsored by Representative Bill Foster. It has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. As it is still in the introduction phase, it would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate and then signed by the President to become law.
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Official summary
National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2022
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program to integrate the resources of DOE, including the Office of Science, the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, to provide research and development and response capabilities to respond to
• long-term biotechnology threats facing the United States, and
• any remaining threats posed by COVID-19.
The Office of Science shall support research that harnesses the capabilities of the national laboratories to address advanced biological threats of national security significance.
The Office of Science shall promote cooperative research and development activities under the program, including collaboration between appropriate industry and academic institutions to promote innovation and the creation of knowledge.
No less frequently than biennially, DOE shall develop a strategic research plan under the program.
Timeline
12 Dec 2022
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9489 do?
- This bill, H.R. 9489, would direct the Department of Energy to establish a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program. This program would integrate resources from various Department of Energy offices to conduct research and development, and provide response capabilities. Its purpose is to address long-term biotechnology threats to the United States and any remaining threats from COVID-19. The program would involve supporting research that uses the national laboratories' capabilities to address advanced biological threats of national security significance. It would also promote collaborative research and development activities, encouraging partnerships between industry and academic institutions. A joint program office would be established to oversee research activities and ensure access to scientific expertise and resources for developing innovative products. The Department of Energy would be required to develop a strategic research plan for the program at least every two years. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 12, 2022, and is sponsored by Representative Bill Foster. It has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. As it is still in the introduction phase, it would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate and then signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 9489 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9489. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9489?
- H.R. 9489 was sponsored by Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9489?
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (12 Dec 2022).
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