The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center: Issues for Congress

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Abstract:

The construction of the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center NBACC, with an estimated construction cost of 128 million, will be the first Department of Homeland Security laboratory specifically focused on biodefense. Its programmatic contents and component organization are unclear, as conflicting information has been provided during each of the past three budget cycles. Congressional oversight of programs, especially those performed in federal facilities for homeland security purposes, is considered key to maintaining transparency in biodefense. Policy issues which may interest Congress include funding for the construction of the NBACC facility, transparency of research activities performed through the center, and the potential for duplication of effort between the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies. This report will be updated as circumstances warrant.

Author(s):
Shea, Dana A.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0011

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RL32891
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*COUNTERMEASURES, *NATIONAL DEFENSE, *HOMELAND SECURITY, CONGRESS, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, ORGANIZATIONS, INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, FACILITIES, COST ESTIMATES, CONSTRUCTION, BUDGETS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Defense, Countermeasures
Keyword(s):
*BIODEFENSE
Report Date:
2005 Apr 25
Creation Date:
2006 Sep 27