To end crime and disorder on the streets of the United States by restoring civil commitment, addressing vagrancy and homelessness through institutional treatment, and redirecting Federal resources, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6174

119th Congress

To end crime and disorder on the streets of the United States by restoring civil commitment, addressing vagrancy and homelessness through institutional treatment, and redirecting Federal resources, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dale Strong

Representative

Republican

AL-5

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to work with national energy laboratories to improve how it detects biological threats and report its plans to Congress.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to work with national energy laboratories to improve how it detects biological threats and report its plans to Congress.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

DHS Biodetection Improvement Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess how it has utilized Department of Energy national laboratories and sites for research and development in carrying out DHS missions and to report to Congress a strategy for how DHS will conduct biodetection research and development in coordination with such laboratories and sites.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Directs the Department of Homeland Security to assess how it has utilized Department of Energy national laboratories for biodetection research and development.
Requires DHS to report to Congress a strategy for conducting biodetection research and development in coordination with these national laboratories.
Aims to improve the government's ability to detect and respond to biological threats or attacks.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could lead to enhanced coordination between DHS and national laboratories, potentially improving the government's biodetection capabilities and preparedness for biological threats. This could benefit all Americans by strengthening national security and public safety.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovations

Chemical and biological weapons

Congressional oversight

Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation

Infectious and parasitic diseases

Public contracts and procurement

Research and development

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6174, 119th Congress (2025). "To end crime and disorder on the streets of the United States by restoring civil commitment, addressing vagrancy and homelessness through institutional treatment, and redirecting Federal resources, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6174