HOUSE 1986116th CongressPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 104.

Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019

Last Action: 7/9/2019

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2019-07-09Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 104.
2019-07-09Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-141.
2019-07-09Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-141.
2019-06-12Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2019-06-12Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-05-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2019-03-28Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-03-28Introduced in House
2019-03-28Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-07-09 (07)

Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019

This bill revises the criminal prohibition on the shipment, transport, possession, or receipt of a biological agent or toxin by a restricted person. Specifically, it updates references to the lists of agents and toxins covered by the prohibition.

Cosponsors (3)

Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
Will Hurd (R-TX)
Doug Collins (R-GA)

Subjects

Chemical and biological weapons
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Terrorism

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