    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [July 16, 2003]
    [Page 882]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on the ``Project BioShield
    Act of 2003''
    July 16, 2003

        In my State of the Union Address, I outlined a major research and
    production effort called Project BioShield to better protect the
    American people against possible bioterrorist attacks. I commend the
    House for passing the ``Project BioShield Act of 2003.'' This
    legislation will help spur the development and availability of next
    generation countermeasures against biological, chemical, nuclear, and
    radiological weapons. I urge the Senate to act on this very important
    legislation.