[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 59 (Thursday, April 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CBRN INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHARING ACT OF 2019

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                               speech of

                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 1, 2019

  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1589 
the ``CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2019'' which 
amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish chemical sharing 
function of the Office of Intelligence and require dissemination of 
information to responsible entities relating to the homeland security.
  As a Senior member of the Homeland Security committee, I understand 
how important this bill is in order to establish safety with chemical 
use. This bill requires examination of terrorist capabilities with 
these chemicals as well as threats from global diseases.
  Terrorist supporters often promote the use of dangerous chemicals 
online and this bill would help to counter-act that issue.
  H.R. 1589 supports the analysis of all chemicals used to ensure 
safety as well as supporting the analysis of claims of terrorist actors 
which enhances prevention and protection capabilities.
  H.R. 1589 would allow more specific security measures to be 
implemented to cater to any threats to the State or any other entities.
  The Office of Intelligence and Analysis will be coordinating with 
other required agencies in order to provide information to the 
department to ensure optimum safety.
  H.R. 1589 will be extremely important in order to share information 
that is paramount throughout the department.
  I urge all my colleagues to join me in voting to pass H.R. 1589.

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