The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center: Issues for Congress

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 25, 2005
Accession Number
ADA453694

Entities

People

  • Dana A. Shea

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biodefense
  • Biological Sciences
  • Congress
  • Countermeasures
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Governments
  • Health
  • Homeland Security
  • Materials
  • National Governments
  • Organizational Structure
  • Public Health
  • Recombinant Dna
  • Research Facilities
  • Security
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Microbial Pathology