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S.Res. 47

ResolutionFederalSenateIn Committee
A resolution recognizing the importance of biosecurity and agrodefense in the United States.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 10, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S646)
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
February 10, 2011
Sponsor
Sen. Pat RobertsR
Cosponsors (3)
1D 2R
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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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