HR2707Referred to Committee
Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-04-08
Introduced
19
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Donald G. Davis
Democrat · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 78.6% (640 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
- Progressive Groups$238k
Full profile: /officials/D000230
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (19)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
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Latest Action
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-08
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Armed ServicesReferred To · 2025-04-08
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-04-08
Plain-English Summary
The bill would protect military members and their families from anthrax exposure by establishing new safety standards and requirements for how the military handles anthrax in laboratories and other facilities. It aims to prevent accidental contamination and ensure that servicemembers receive proper medical care and compensation if they are exposed to this dangerous bacterium. The legislation would also require better monitoring and reporting of any anthrax-related incidents within the armed forces.
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Subjects
Armed Forces and National Security
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