6 USC 105 - Biodefense analysis and budget submission

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 105.

Biodefense analysis and budget submission

(a)

Annual analysis

For each fiscal year, beginning in fiscal year 2023, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall—

(1)

conduct a detailed and comprehensive analysis of Federal biodefense programs; and

(2)

develop an integrated biodefense budget submission.

(b)

Definition of biodefense

(c)

Requirements for analysis

The analysis required under subsection (a) shall include—

(1)

the display of all funds requested for biodefense activities, both mandatory and discretionary, by agency and categorized by biodefense enterprise element, such as threat awareness, prevention, deterrence, preparedness, surveillance and detection, response, attribution (including bioforensic capabilities), recovery, and mitigation; and

(2)

detailed explanations of how each program and activity included aligns with biodefense goals and objectives as part of the National Biodefense Strategy required under section 104 of this title.

(d)

Submittal to Congress

(Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title III, § 363, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3547.)

cite as: 6 USC 105