HR-397 : Still Just a Bill

CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2021

This bill expands the functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security related to homeland-security focused intelligence and information sharing.

The office shall

  • support intelligence analysis and risk assessment of terrorist actors, their claims, and their plans to conduct attacks involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials against the United States, including critical infrastructure;
  • support intelligence analysis and risk assessment of global infectious disease, public health, food, agricultural, and veterinary issues;
  • leverage existing and emerging homeland security intelligence capabilities and structures to enhance early detection, prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts with respect to a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear attack; and
  • share information and provide tailored analytical support on these threats to state, local, tribal, and territorial authorities and to relevant national biosecurity and biodefense stakeholders and other federal agencies.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-04-22IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2021-04-20FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 397 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2021-04-20FloorPursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended. (consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1981)House floor actions
2021-04-19FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-04-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 397.House floor actions
2021-04-19FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1904-1905; text: CR H1904)House floor actions
2021-04-19FloorMr. Torres (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-01-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.House committee actions
2021-01-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.House committee actions
2021-01-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2021-01-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Carlos A. Gimenez [R] (FL-26)
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Policy Area :

Emergency Management
Related Subjects
  • Arms control and nonproliferation
  • Chemical and biological weapons
  • Congressional oversight
  • Food supply, safety, and labeling
  • Government information and archives
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Homeland security
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Radioactive wastes and releases
  • Terrorism
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