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        <text>Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.</text>
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        <text>Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.</text>
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        <fullName>Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Chief Medical Officer Authorization Act of 2005 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for a Chief Medical Officer in the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>Chief Medical Officer Authorization Act of 2005</title>
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      <text>Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.</text>
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