WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Biological warfare

S. 3563, The Security Assistance Act of 2008

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3564 would authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2009 and 2010....

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H.R. 6947, The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $445.83

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6947 would make appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 6832, The Veterans' Programs Extension and Construction Authorization Act of 2008

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6832 would authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2009, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs....

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S. 3445, The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3445 would impose sanctions with respect to Iran, it would provide for the divestment of assets in Iran by State and local governments and other entities, and it would identify locations of concern with respect to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items to Iran....

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H.R. 6671, The Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2008

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6671 would reauthorize the Select Agent Program by amending the Public Health Service Act and the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 and it would improve oversight of high containment laboratories....

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P.L. 110-261, The FISA Amendments Act of 2008

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6304 would amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence....

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S. 3127, The Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3127 would reauthorize the Select Agent Program by amending the Public Health Service Act and the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 and to improve oversight of high containment laboratories....

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H.R. 6178, The Security through Termination Of Proliferation Act of 2008

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6178 would strengthen existing legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by the governments of Iran, North Korea, and Syria....

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P.L. 110-234, The Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $6102.04

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2419 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012....

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S. 2984, The Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2984 would amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance veterans' benefits....

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H.R. 5954, To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection for purposes of benefits under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs for diseases associated with service in the Armed Forces and exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112, and for other purposes

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5954 would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection for purposes of benefits under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs for diseases associated with service in the Armed Forces and exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112....

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S. 2937, A bill to provide permanent treatment authority for participants in Department of Defense chemical and biological testing conducted by Deseret Test Center and an expanded study of the health impact of Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense, and for other purposes

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2937 would provide permanent treatment authority for participants in Department of Defense chemical and biological testing conducted by Deseret Test Center and an expanded study of the health impact of Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense....

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S. 2917, The Syria Accountability and Liberation Act

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2917 would strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, it would enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, and it would establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria....

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H.R. 5592, The Border Health Security Act of 2008

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5592 would establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the border area....

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H.R. 5530, The Tribal Government Homeland Security Coordination and Integration Act

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5530 would ensure the coordination and integration of Indian tribes in the National Homeland Security strategy and it would establish an Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security within the Department of Homeland Security....

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P.L. 110-160, The Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $114.10

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 2761 would extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury....

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P.L. 110-161, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $9824.96

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....

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H.R. 4299, The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4299 would extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury....

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H.R. 4331, The Attacking Viral Influenza Across Nations Act of 2008

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4331 would amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to preparation for an influenza pandemic, including an avian influenza pandemic....

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S. 2285, The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $114.10

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2285 would reauthorize the Federal terrorism risk insurance program....

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H.R. 3650, The North Korean Counterterrorism and Nonproliferation Act

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3650 would provide for the continuation of restrictions against the Government of North Korea unless the President certifies to Congress that the Government of North Korea has met certain benchmarks....

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H.R. 1717, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a National Bio and Agro-defense Facility - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1717 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a National Bio and Agro-defense Facility....

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H.R. 3147, The Counter-Terrorism and National Security Act of 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3147 would provide additional tools and tough penalties to fight terrorism and protect America's national security....

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S. 1687, The Global Pathogen Surveillance Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.04

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1687 would provide for global pathogen surveillance and response....

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S. 1798, The Border Health Security Act of 2007

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1798 would establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for all-hazards preparedness in the border area including bioterrorism and infectious disease....

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