S 4491 119th Congress Senate International Affairs

Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act

Introduced: May 12, 2026 Introduced by: Sheehy, Tim Republican · Montana See on congress.gov

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Shaheen, Jeanne

New Hampshire · May 12, 2026

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4491: Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-4491/

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