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HR 5057 Biosecurity Bill Introduced to the House of Representatives

Published 5/2/2010

HR 5057, the Weapons of Mass Destruction Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010, was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives on April 15, 2010. The legislation promotes the registration of all BSL-3 laboratories, harmonization of oversight, and simultaneous facility inspections. $50 million in grants for strengthening biosecurity infrastructure would also be made available.