To realign the nuclear forensics and attribution activities of the Federal Government from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration.
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Latest Action · September 15, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
This bill transfers nuclear forensics and attribution activities from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration, a division of the Department of Energy. The legislation creates a new National Nuclear Forensics Center within the National Nuclear Security Administration to coordinate all federal nuclear forensics work and strengthen the nation's ability to respond to nuclear terrorism or attacks. The bill also requires the National Nuclear Security Administration to develop a plan within one year to integrate nuclear forensics expertise into its university research programs. Additionally, it repeals the existing Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act and removes nuclear forensics responsibilities from the Homeland Security Act, transferring authority and resources to the energy department. The bill was introduced in September 2023 and referred to multiple House committees including Energy and Commerce, Homeland Security, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs.
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