HR 4491 · 117th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

National Security Council Modernization Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-07-16· Sponsored by Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]· House

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.(2021-07-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Security Council Modernization Act of 2021 This bill expands the scope and modifies the membership of the National Security Council. Specifically, the council must advise the President with respect to the integration of biodefense policies in addition to the currently required policies (e.g., domestic policy). The bill adds to the membership of the council the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.…

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