To establish a Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office and an Office of Health Security in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Restructures DHS by amending the Homeland Security Act to create distinct offices for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Health Security, clarifying responsibilities for CBRN threats versus medical/health emergencies.
Who Benefits and How
State, local, and tribal partners gain clearer federal coordination. Health security receives dedicated office and resources. WMD prevention efforts continue under specialized leadership.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DHS must reorganize existing functions. Offices coordinate to prevent gaps in coverage. Non-medical CBRN separated from health security mission.
Key Provisions
- Creates Office of Countering WMD for non-medical CBRN threats
- Creates Office of Health Security for medical aspects
- Coordinates with federal, state, local, and tribal partners
- Updates Title XIX of Homeland Security Act
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Reorganizes DHS to establish separate Countering WMD Office and Office of Health Security
Who Benefits
- State/local/tribal partners
- Health security mission
- WMD prevention
Who Bears Costs
- DHS
- Reorganization process
Key Policy Areas
Homeland Security, Public Health, Counterterrorism, CBRN Defense
Primary Purpose
Reorganizes DHS to establish separate Countering WMD Office and Office of Health Security
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Clarify DHS structure for WMD versus health threats"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Cornyn) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
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Coast Guard medical system, DHS CWMD Office, DHS Chief Medical Officer
Positive-direction: Coast Guard medical system, DHS Chief Medical Officer, DHS health care providers, DHS medical quality assurance programs
Negative-direction: DHS CWMD Office, DHS Countering WMD Office, DHS Office of Health Security, DHS Secretary, DHS health security functions
CBRN detection equipment manufacturers, Private sector CBRN partners
State and local CBRN responders, State and local emergency responders
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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