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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 24, 2005
Protecting America in the War on Terror Act of 2005 - Biopreparedness Act of 2005 - Sets forth provisions concerning bioterrorism preparedness and defense, including provisions: (1) extending the patent terms for certain countermeasure products; (2) exempting meetings between the Secretary of Health and Human Services and parties developing priority countermeasures from antitrust laws; (3) establishing the Commission on Countermeasure and Vaccine Regulation; (4) prohibiting a State from establishing requirements different from certain Federal food and drug laws; (5) allowing tax credits for vaccine and countermeasures manufacturing and research; and (6) requiring procedures for inspecting imported live animals.
Increases the death gratuity payable to survivors upon the combat-related death of a member of the Armed Forces. Increases the maximum life insurance payable for a member of the uniformed service or a veteran.
Homeland Security Technology Improvement Act of 2005 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the transfer of certain counterterrorism technologies, equipment, and information to State and local law enforcement agencies.
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Sets forth provisions regarding information sharing among Federal agencies and between Federal agencies and State and local governments. Prohibits certain acts relating to national and maritime security, including: (1) acts of destruction on passenger vessels; (2) resisting the boarding of vessels authorized by Federal law; (3) placing a device or substance that is likely to destroy or damage a vessel or its cargo; (4) discharging or releasing any dangerous substance with the intent to endanger human life, health, or welfare; (5) knowingly and willfully transporting an explosive device, biological agent, chemical weapon, radioactive or nuclear material, or terrorist aboard a vessel; and (6) offering or receiving anything of value to commit or aid terrorism or fraud affecting any secure or restricted area or seaport.
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Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] · R–NH
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3263-3265)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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