SRES 47 · 112th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A resolution recognizing the importance of biosecurity and agrodefense in the United States.

Introduced 2011-02-10· Sponsored by Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S646)(2011-02-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans