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1. Science and Technology Issues for the 118th Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank, Gallo, Jason A., Benson, Lisa S., Blevins, Emily G., Bracmort, Kelsi, Brannon, Valerie C., Busch, Kristen E., Carter, Nicole T., Cho, Clare Y., Clark, Corrie E., Comay, Laura B., Cooper, Cheryl R., Elias, Bart, Finklea, Kristin, Jones, Angela C., Keating-Bitonti, Caitlin, Kuiken, Todd, Lawhorn, Julie M., Lawson, Ashley J., Leggett, Jane A., Levin, Adam G., Linebaugh, Chris D., Lipiec, Eva, Morgan, Daniel, Normand, Anna E., Parfomak, Paul W., Rachfal, Colby Leigh, Riddle, Anne A., Rowan, Linda R., Sarata, Amanda K., Sargent, John F., Jr., Sekar, Kavya, Su, Eva, Sutherland, Michael D., Sutter, Karen M., Sykes, Jay B., Tierno, Paul, Wilson, Jill H., and Zhu, Ling

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Medical research -- Evaluation -- Forecasts and trends, Medicine, Experimental -- Evaluation -- Forecasts and trends, Astronautics and state -- Evaluation -- Forecasts and trends, Telecommunication policy -- Evaluation -- Forecasts and trends, Environmental policy -- Evaluation -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Government
Abstract

Updated April 6, 2023 The federal government supports scientific and technological advancement directly by funding and performing research and development and indirectly by creating and maintaining policies that encourage private [...]

Published
2023

2. The Strategic National Stockpile: Overview and Issues for Congress

Author

Kuiken, Todd and Gottron, Frank

Subjects
United States. Government Accountability Office -- Political activity, United States. Defense Logistics Agency -- Political activity, United States. Food and Drug Administration -- Political activity, United States. Department of Health and Human Services -- Political activity, United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency -- Political activity, Social service -- Political aspects -- Health aspects, Bioterrorism -- Health aspects -- Political aspects, Epidemics -- Health aspects -- Political aspects, Communicable diseases -- Health aspects -- Political aspects, Control systems -- Political aspects -- Health aspects, Inventory control -- Political aspects -- Health aspects, Public health -- Political aspects -- Health aspects, Vaccines -- Health aspects -- Political aspects, Hurricanes -- Political aspects -- Health aspects, Native Americans -- Health aspects -- Political activity -- Political aspects, Government
Abstract

Updated September 26, 2023 Contents Overview History, Structure, and Scope of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Contents of the Stockpile Role of the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE) [...]

Published
2023

3. The Strategic National Stockpile: Overview and Issues for Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank and Wyatt, Taylor R.

Subjects
United States. Department of Health and Human Services -- Powers and duties, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Medical law -- Evaluation, Public health administration -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Government
Abstract

January 25, 2023 Contents Overview History, Structure, and Scope of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Contents of the Stockpile Role of the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE) Physical [...]

Published
2023

4. mRNA Technologies: A Primer

Author

Gallo, Marcy E. and Gottron, Frank

Subjects
Medical research -- Government finance, Medicine, Experimental -- Government finance, Messenger RNA -- Health aspects, Federal aid to research -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Government
Abstract

May 24, 2022 Contents Introduction What Is mRNA? mRNA-based Medicine Potential Future Uses Other mRNA-Based Vaccines Cancer Treatments Rare Diseases Research Challenges Federal Support, Market Projections, and Private Investment Federal [...]

Published
2022

5. The 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334): Summary and Side-by-Side Comparison.

Author

Gottron, Frank, Alison, Randy, Billings, Kara Clifford, Bracmort, Kelsi, Greene, Joel L., Johnson, Renée, Monke, Jim, Stubbs, Megan, and Yen, Jerry H.

Subjects
AGRICULTURAL policy, RURAL development, NUTRITION policy, CONSERVATION & restoration
Abstract

The article delineates the enactment of the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act, detailing its pivotal role in shaping U.S. food and agriculture policy until 2023. It also discusses the extensive provisions of the bill, including modifications to commodity support programs, reauthorization of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with adjustments to enhance efficiency and accessibility, and significant allocations for conservation efforts and rural development initiatives.

Published
2024

6. Science and Technology Issues in the 117th Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank, Humphreys, Brian E., Bodie, Agata, Bracmort, Kelsi, Brannon, Valerie C., Campbell, Richard J., Carter, Nicole T., Cho, Clare Y., Harris, Laurie A., Hickey, Kevin J., Holt, Mark, Humphreys, Elena H., Jaikaran, Chris, Jones, Angela C., Lattanzio, Richard K., Lawson, Ashley J., Clark, Corrie E., Comay, Laura B., Croft, Genevieve K., Diaz, Melissa N., Fefer, Rachel F., Figliola, Patricia Moloney, Finklea, Kristin, Gallagher, Jill C., Gallo, Jason A., Gallo, Marcy E., Gatz, Laura, Green, Victoria R., Greene, Joel L., Guenther, Gary, Leggett, Jane A., Lipiec, Eva, Morgan, Daniel, Normand, Anna E., Parfomak, Paul W., Rachfal, Colby Leigh, Ratner, Michael, Richards, Kevin T., Sarata, Amanda K., Sargent, John F., Jr., Sekar, Kavya, Sutherland, Michael D., Sutter, Karen M., and Wilson, Jill H.

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Science and state -- Evaluation, Industrial research -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Government finance, Technology and state -- Evaluation, Research and development, Government regulation, Government
Abstract

May 5, 2021 The federal government supports scientific and technological advancement directly by funding and performing research and development, and indirectly by creating and maintaining policies that encourage private sector [...]

Published
2021

7. COVID-19 and Domestic PPE Production and Distribution: Issues and Policy Options

Author

Cecire, Michael H., Lee, Erica A., Bodie, Agata, Peters, Heidi M., Gottron, Frank, Schwarzenberg, Andres B., Green, Victoria R., Sekar, Kavya, Halchin, L. Elaine, Sutherland, Michael D., Herrera, G. James, and Sutter, Karen M.

Subjects
United States. Department of Defense -- Powers and duties, United States. Department of Health and Human Services -- Powers and duties, United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency -- Powers and duties, Protective clothing -- Supply and demand -- Laws, regulations and rules, Epidemics -- Social aspects -- United States, Government regulation, Government, Defense Production Act of 1950
Abstract

December 7, 2020 Contents Introduction PPE Production and Distribution: Status in Context Domestic Supply: U.S. vs. Foreign Made Annual Survey of Manufactures and Trade Statistics Other Sources of Data and [...]

Published
2020

8. Development and Regulation of Medical Countermeasures for COVID-19 (Vaccines, Diagnostics, and Treatments): Frequently Asked Questions

Author

Dabrowska, Agata, Gottron, Frank, Sarata, Amanda K., and Sekar, Kavya

Subjects
United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- Powers and duties, United States. National Institutes of Health -- Powers and duties, United States. Congress -- Health policy, Medicine, Preventive -- Forecasts and trends -- Laws, regulations and rules, Epidemics -- Control, Preventive health services -- Forecasts and trends -- Laws, regulations and rules, Vaccines -- Product development, Government regulation, Market trend/market analysis, Government
Abstract

June 25, 2020 In recent months, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has spread globally, with the United States now reporting the highest number of cases of any country in [...]

Published
2020

9. COVID-19: Global Implications and Responses

Author

Tharakan, Sara M., Salaam-Blyther, Tiaji, Gottron, Frank, and Lawrence, Susan V.

Subjects
United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- Powers and duties, United States. Agency for International Development -- Powers and duties, Epidemics -- Control -- United States, Public health -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Government, World Health Organization -- Powers and duties
Abstract

Updated June 12, 2020 Overview Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is believed to have emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, and it has since spread around the [...]

Published
2020

10. Selected Health Provisions in Title III of the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136)

Author

Heisler, Elayne J., Baumrucker, Evelyne P., Binder, Cliff, Colello, Kirsten J., Dabrowska, Agata, Davis, Patricia A., Elliott, Victoria L., Forsberg, Vanessa C., Gottron, Frank, Green, Victoria R., Hahn, Jim, Isserman, Noah D., Lister, Sarah A., Kirchhoff, Suzanne M., Nicchitta, Isaac A., Morgan, Paulette C., Mitchell, Alison, Rosso, Ryan J., Sarata, Amanda K., Sekar, Kavya, Sussman, Jared S., Villagrana, Marco A., and Voorhies, Phoenix

Subjects
Drugs -- Supply and demand, Diagnostic equipment (Medical) -- Supply and demand, Public health -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Government, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020
Abstract

April 29, 2020 Contents Introduction A Snapshot of CARES Act Health Provisions Report Contents Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms 'Section 319' Public Health Emergency Additional Definitions and Acronyms CARES Act Health [...]

Published
2020

11. Overview of U.S. Domestic Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Author

Lister, Sarah A., Sekar, Kavya, Dabrowska, Agata, Gottron, Frank, Singer, Audrey, and Sarata, Amanda K.

Subjects
United States. Food and Drug Administration -- Powers and duties, United States. Department of Health and Human Services -- Powers and duties, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Epidemics -- Control, Public health administration -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Government, Public Health Service Act
Abstract

Updated March 2, 2020 Contents Background Epidemiology of COVID-19 Domestic Response Investigation and Control of COVID-19 Cases in the Community The Role of Laboratories in Testing Travel-Related Policies and Restrictions [...]

Published
2020

12. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

Author

Gottron, Frank

Subjects
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Powers and duties, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Antiterrorism measures -- Laws, regulations and rules, Facility security -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Government, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007
Abstract

Updated February 14, 2020 State and federal governments have long regulated safety practices at facilities that store large amounts of hazardous chemicals to reduce the risk of harm from an [...]

Published
2020

13. Selected Homeland Security Issues in the 116th Congress

Author

Painter, William L., DeVine, Michael E., Elias, Bart, Finklea, Kristin, Frittelli, John, Gallagher, Jill C., Gottron, Frank, Horn, Diane P., Jaikaran, Chris, Kruger, Lennard G., Lister, Sarah A., Morgan, Daniel, Parfomak, Paul W., Peterman, David Randall, Petersen, R. Eric, Reese, Shawn, Rollins, John W., Schwemle, Barbara L., Singer, Audrey, and Webster, Elizabeth M.

Subjects
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Powers and duties, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, National security -- Laws, regulations and rules, Antiterrorism measures -- Laws, regulations and rules, Security management -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Government, Homeland Security Act of 2002
Abstract

Updated November 26, 2019 In 2001, in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 'homeland security' went from being a concept discussed among a relatively small cadre of [...]

Published
2019

14. Science and Technology Issues for the 118th Congress.

Author

Gottron, Frank, Gallo, Jason A., Benson, Lisa S., Blevins, Emily G., Bracmort, Kelsi, Brannon, Valerie C., Busch, Kristen E., Carter, Nicole T., Cho, Clare Y., Clark, Corrie E., Comay, Laura B., Cooper, Cheryl R., Elias, Bart, Finklea, Kristin, Gallagher, Jill C., Gallo, Marcy E., Gatz, Laura, Guenther, Gary, Harris, Laurie A., and Haskett, Jonathan D.

Subjects
CONGRESSIONAL hearings (U.S.), INTELLECTUAL property, TAX incentives, CLIMATE change
Abstract

The article presents a report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service on science and technology issues for the 118th U.S. Congress Topics discussed include interagency coordination; workforce adequacy; intellectual property policies; and tax incentives. Other areas of focus include agriculture, climate change, biotechnology, defense, energy, earth and environmental sciences.

Published
2023

15. Science and Technology Issues in the 116th Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank, Angadjivand, Sahar, Bracmort, Kelsi, Carter, Nicole T., Comay, Laura B., Cowan, Tadlock, Dabrowska, Agata, Figliola, Patricia Moloney, Finklea, Kristin, Fischer, Eric A., Folger, Peter, Gallagher, Jill C., Gallo, Marcy E., Gilroy, Angele A., Granovskiy, Boris, Green, Victoria R., Greene, Joel L., Guenther, Gary, Harris, Laurie A., Holt, Mark, Humphreys, Elena H., Jaikaran, Chris, Johnson, Judith A., Kruger, Lennard G., Leggett, Jane A., Lipiec, Eva, Lister, Sarah A., Lowry, Sean, Morgan, Daniel, Normand, Anna E., Sarata, Amanda K., Sargent, John F., Jr., Sekar, Kavya, and Sheikh, Pervaze A.

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Science and state -- Political aspects, Federal aid to research -- Laws, regulations and rules, Technology and state -- Political aspects, Government regulation, Government
Abstract

Contents Introduction Overarching S&T Policy Issues Federal Science and Technology Policymaking Enterprise Federal Funding for Research and Development Disruptive and Convergent Technology America COMPETES Act Reauthorization Technology Transfer from Federal [...]

Published
2019

16. Science and Technology Issues in the 115th Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank, Bracmort, Kelsi, Carter, Nicole T., Comay, Laura B., Cowan, Tadlock, Dabrowska, Agata, Figliola, Patricia Moloney, Finklea, Kristin, Guenther, Gary, Harris, Laurie A., Holt, Mark, Jaikaran, Chris, Johnson, Judith A., Kruger, Lennard G., Leggett, Jane A., Lipiec, Eva, Fischer, Eric A., Folger, Peter, Gallagher, Jill C., Gallo, Marcy E., Gilroy, Angele A., Granovskiy, Boris, Greene, Joel L., Lister, Sarah A., Morgan, Daniel, Sarata, Amanda K., Sargent, John F. Jr., Sheikh, Pervaze A., and Tiemann, Mary

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Medical research -- Laws, regulations and rules, Medicine, Experimental -- Laws, regulations and rules, Science and state -- Evaluation, Industrial research -- Laws, regulations and rules -- United States, Technology and state -- Evaluation, Research and development, Government regulation, Government
Abstract

Updated May 22, 2018 Contents Introduction Overarching S&T Policy Issues Federal Science and Technology Policymaking Enterprise Federal Funding for Research and Development America COMPETES Act Reauthorization Regulations for Federally Funded [...]

Published
2018

19. DHS Appropriations FY2017: Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

Author

Painter, William L., Brown, Jared T., Gottron, Frank, Horn, Diane P., Jaikaran, Chris, Kruger, Lennard G., and Lindsay, Bruce R.

Subjects
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Finance -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States -- Safety and security measures, Emergency management -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Finance, Government regulation, Company financing, Government, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017
Abstract

Updated September 29, 2017 Contents Introduction Note on Data and Citations The 'Common Appropriations Structure' Summary of DHS Appropriations Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) [...]

Published
2017

20. The National Science Foundation: FY2017 Appropriations and Funding History

Author

Harris, Laurie A. and Gottron, Frank

Subjects
United States. National Science Foundation -- Finance, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Expenditures, Public -- Laws, regulations and rules, Public finance -- Laws, regulations and rules -- History, Government regulation, Company financing, Government
Abstract

Updated May 17, 2017 Contents Introduction FY2017 Budget and Appropriations Actions Research and Related Activities (RRA) Education and Human Resources (EHR) Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction (MREFC) Other Accounts [...]

Published
2017

25. DHS Appropriations FY2017: Research and Development, Training, and Services

Author

Painter, William L., Kandel, William A., Morgan, Daniel, and Gottron, Frank

Subjects
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Powers and duties, National security -- Laws, regulations and rules -- 2017 AD, Industrial research -- Laws, regulations and rules -- United States, Research and development, Government regulation, Government
Abstract

Updated December 20, 2016 Contents Introduction Note on Data and Citations The 'Common Appropriations Structure' Summary of DHS Appropriations Research and Development, Training, and Services U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [...]

Published
2016

26. The 21st Century Cures Act (Division A of P.L. 114-255)

Author

Sarata, Amanda K., Johnson, Judith A., Binder, Cliff, Gopalan, Susannah V., Dabrowska, Agata, Morgan, Paulette C., Lister, Sarah A., Mach, Annie L., Redhead, C. Stephen, Gottron, Frank, Heisler, Elayne J., Pirog, Robert, Bagalman, Erin, Colello, Kirsten J., and Hahn, Jim

Subjects
United States. Food and Drug Administration -- Powers and duties, United States. National Institutes of Health -- Powers and duties, Medical research -- Laws, regulations and rules, Medicine, Experimental -- Laws, regulations and rules, Medical care -- Laws, regulations and rules -- United States, Government regulation, Government, 21st Century Cures Act of 2015
Abstract

Updated December 23, 2016 Contents Introduction Title I-Innovation Projects and State Responses to Opioid Abuse. Section 1001. NIH Innovation Projects Section 1002. FDA Innovation Projects Section 1003. Account for the [...]

Published
2016

27. Senate Medical Innovation Bills: Overview and Comparison with the 21st--Century Cures Act (H.R. 6)

Author

Redhead, C. Stephen, Sarata, Amanda K., Johnson, Judith A., Dabrowska, Agata, Gottron, Frank, Lister, Sarah A., and Heisler, Elayne J.

Subjects
United States. Food and Drug Administration -- Powers and duties, United States. House of Representatives -- Powers and duties, United States. National Institutes of Health -- Powers and duties, United States. Senate -- Powers and duties, Medical innovations -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Evaluation, Government regulation, Government, 21st Century Cures Act of 2015
Abstract

May 17, 2016 Contents Introduction Report Roadmap The FDA Device Accountability Act of 2015 (S. 1622) Use of Nonlocal Institutional Review Boards for Review of Investigational Device Exemptions and [Humanitarian] [...]

Published
2016

28. Selected Issues in Homeland Security Policy for the 114th Congress

Author

Painter, William L., Bjelopera, Jerome P., Brown, Jared T., Elias, Bart, Finklea, Kristin, Frittelli, John, Gottron, Frank, Kruger, Lennard G., Lindsay, Bruce R., Lister, Sarah A., Miles, Anne Daugherty, Moore, Linda K., Parfomak, Paul W., Peterman, David Randall, Petersen, R. Eric, Reese, Shawn, Rollins, John W., Schwemle, Barbara L., Seghetti, Lisa, Shea, Dana A., and Siskin, Alison

Subjects
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Powers and duties -- Government finance, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, National security -- Laws, regulations and rules, Border security -- Laws, regulations and rules, Antiterrorism measures -- Laws, regulations and rules, Emergency management -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Disaster planning, Government, Homeland Security Act of 2002
Abstract

Updated May 19, 2015 Contents What Is Homeland Security? Homeland Security: Missions and Strategy The Budget and Security DHS Appropriations Homeland Security and the U.S. Intelligence Community Selected IC Issues [...]

Published
2015

29. Deployable Federal Assets Supporting Domestic Disaster Response Operations: Summary and Considerations for Congress

Author

Brown, Jared T., Bearden, David M., Carter, Nicole T., Elias, Bart, Gottron, Frank, Hoover, Katie, Kapp, Lawrence, Lister, Sarah A., Medalia, Jonathan E., Moteff, John D., and Ramseur, Jonathan L.

Subjects
United States. Department of Agriculture -- Powers and duties, United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Powers and duties, United States. Department of Health and Human Services -- Powers and duties, Public employees -- Powers and duties, Disaster relief -- Laws, regulations and rules -- United States, Government regulation, Government
Abstract

Updated May 13, 2015 Contents Introduction Key Concepts What is a deployable federal asset? When does the federal government provide support to response operations? What level of support is the [...]

Published
2015

30. Science and Technology Issues in the 114th Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank, Bracmort, Kelsi, Carter, Nicole T., Comay, Laura B., Cowan, Tadlock, Figliola, Patricia Moloney, Fischer, Eric A., Folger, Peter, Gilroy, Angele A., Gonzalez, Heather B., Guenther, Gary, Johnson, Judith A., Kruger, Lennard G., Leggett, Jane A., Lister, Sarah A., Monke, Jim, Moore, Linda K., Morgan, Daniel, Moteff, John D., Sargent, John F., Jr., Shea, Dana A., Theohary, Catherine A., and Upton, Harold F.

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Science and state -- Evaluation, Technology and state -- Evaluation, Industrial research -- Government finance -- Laws, regulations and rules -- United States, Research and development, Government regulation, Government
Abstract

Updated April 7, 2015 Contents Introduction Overarching S&T Policy Issues The Federal Science and Technology Policymaking Enterprise Federal Funding for Research and Development America COMPETES Act Public Access to Federal [...]

Published
2015

31. Science and Technology Issues in the 117th Congress.

Author

Gottron, Frank, Harris, Laurie A., Humphreys, Brian E., Hickey, Kevin J., Bodie, Agata, Holt, Mark, Bracmort, Kelsi, Humphreys, Elena H., Brannon, Valerie C., Jaikaran, Chris, Campbell, Richard J., Jones, Angela C., Carter, Nicole T., Lattanzio, Richard K., Cho, Clare Y., Lawson, Ashley J., Clark, Corrie E., Leggett, Jane A., Comay, Laura B., and Lipiec, Eva

Subjects
RESEARCH & development, PRIVATE sector, COVID-19 pandemic, CLIMATE change, INTERNET security, CONTACT tracing
Abstract

The article focuses on how federal government supports scientific and technological advancement directly by funding and performing research and development, and indirectly by creating and maintaining policies that encourage private sector efforts. It mentions threats of pandemic diseases, climate change, and malicious cyber activities. It also mentions infectious disease modeling, digital contact tracing and hydrogen pipelines.

Published
2021

32. Science and technology issues in the 113th Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank

Subjects
Administrative agencies -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Science and technology policy, Science and state -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Technology and state -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Government
Abstract

December 27, 2013 Summary Science and technology (S&T) have a pervasive influence over a wide range of issues confronting the nation. Public and private research and development spurs scientific and [...]

Published
2013

33. Ricin: technical background and potential role in terrorism

Author

Shea, Dana A. and Gottron, Frank

Subjects
Bioterrorism -- Equipment and supplies, Ricin -- Usage -- Properties -- Health aspects, Chemical weapons -- Usage -- Properties -- Health aspects, Chemical warfare -- Equipment and supplies, Biological weapons -- Usage -- Health aspects -- Properties, Biological warfare -- Equipment and supplies, Government
Abstract

Contents Introduction General Information How Is Ricin Obtained? Effects of Ricin Detection and Treatment Pre-exposure Treatment Post-exposure Treatment Examples of Ricin's Use Ricin as a Weapon of Terror Rather than [...]

Published
2013

34. Federal efforts to address the threat of bioterrorism: selected issues for Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank and Shea, Dana A.

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Military policy -- Foreign policy, Bioterrorism -- Laws, regulations and rules, Weapons of mass destruction -- Political aspects -- Reports -- Laws, regulations and rules, Nuclear nonproliferation -- Political aspects -- Reports -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Government
Abstract

Summary Recent reports by congressional commissions and others, the inclusion of bioterrorism issues in President Obama's State of the Union address, and issuance of executive orders have increased congressional attention [...]

Published
2010

35. Project BioShield: authorities, appropriations, acquisitions, and issues for Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank

Subjects
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Finance, Bioterrorism -- Laws, regulations and rules, Defense spending -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Company financing, Government, Project Bioshield Act of 2004
Abstract

July 7, 2010 Summary Many potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism agents lack available medical countermeasures. In 2003, President Bush proposed Project BioShield to address this need. The [...]

Published
2010

36. The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: issues for Congress

Author

Shea, Dana A., Monke, Jim, and Gottron, Frank

Subjects
United States. National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility -- Planning -- Safety and security measures, United States -- Safety and security measures -- Buildings and facilities, Animals -- Diseases, Antiterrorism measures -- Political aspects -- Safety and security measures, Research institutes -- Planning -- Safety and security measures -- Political aspects, Company business planning, Government
Abstract

Contents Introduction NBAF Research Goals NBAF Site Selection NBAF Funding Site Specific and Additional Costs NBAF Appropriations Policy Issues Need for and Scope of NBAF Adequacy of Protection Against Pathogen [...]

Published
2009

37. Project BioShield: purposes and authorities

Author

Gottron, Frank

Subjects
National security -- Management, Medicine, Military -- Management, Chemical warfare, Biological warfare, Nuclear warfare, Project Bioshield Act of 2004, United States -- Military policy, Company business management
Abstract

May 4, 2009 Summary Many potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism agents lack available countermeasures. In 2003, President Bush proposed Project BioShield to address this need. The 108th […]

Published
2009

38. The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: issues for Congress

Author

Shea, Dana A., Monke, Jim, and Gottron, Frank

Abstract

Updated November 25, 2008 Contents Introduction NBAF Research Goals NBAF Site Selection Process Expressions of Interest Prospective Sites Finalists Final Site Selection Criteria NBAF Funding Site Specific and Additional Costs […]

Published
2008

39. Project BioShield: appropriations, acquisitions, and policy implementation issues for Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank

Subjects
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Laws, regulations and rules, Antiterrorism measures -- Analysis, Bioterrorism -- Safety and security measures, Project Bioshield Act of 2004, Government regulation
Abstract

March 8, 2007 Summary The Project BioShield Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-276) established a 10-year program to acquire civilian medical countermeasures to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents for […]

Published
2007

40. Project BioShield

Author

Gottron, Frank

Subjects
Bioterrorism -- Prevention, Bioterrorism -- Laws, regulations and rules, Antiterrorism measures, Project Bioshield Act of 2004, Government regulation
Abstract

Summary Many potential biological terrorism agents lack available countermeasures. President Bush proposed Project BioShield to address this need. The 108th Congress considered this proposal in S. 15, S. 1504, and […]

Published
2006

42. Ricin: technical background and potential role in terrorism

Author

Shea, Dana and Gottron, Frank

Abstract

Summary On February 2, 2004, the deadly toxin ricin was detected in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. Ricin, derived from castor beans, has been identified as a potential bioweapon. Ricin […]

Published
2004

43. Project BioShield

Author

Gottron, Frank

Abstract

Summary Many potential biological terrorism agents lack available countermeasures. President Bush proposed Project BioShield to encourage companies to develop new bioterror countermeasures. The main provisions of that proposal include: (1) […]

Published
2003

44. Selected Homeland Security Issues in the 116th Congress.

Author

Painter, William L., DeVine, Michael E., Elias, Bart, Finklea, Kristin, Frittelli, John, Gallagher, Jill C., Gottron, Frank, Horn, Diane P., Jaikaran, Chris, Kruger, Lennard G., Lister, Sarah A., Morgan, Daniel, Parfomak, Paul W., Peterman, David Randall, Petersen, R. Eric, Reese, Shawn, Rollins, John W., Schwemle, Barbara L., Singer, Audrey, and Webster, Elizabeth M.

Subjects
COUNTERTERRORISM, DRUG traffic, INTERNET security
Abstract

The article provides an overview of the selected U.S. Homeland Security issues in the 116th Congress. Topics discussed include national strategy for counterterrorism; National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reauthorization and reform; and its efforts in addressing drug trafficking at the Southwest Border. It also informs on its cybersecurity initiative.

Published
2019

47. Chemical facility anti-terrorism standards

Author

Gottron, Frank

Subjects
Chemical plants -- Security measures -- United States., Chemical terrorism -- Prevention. -- United States, National security -- Law and legislation -- United States.
Published
2019

48. The Project Bioshield Act : issues for the 113th Congress

Author

Gottron, Frank

Subjects
Bioterrorism -- United States., Nuclear terrorism -- United States., Chemical terrorism -- Prevention. -- United States, Nuclear terrorism -- Prevention. -- United States, Bioterrorism., Nuclear terrorism -- Law and legislation., Nuclear terrorism -- Prevention.
Published
2019

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