House Passes Another Meehan Bill

Nuclear detection legislations the sixth Meehan bill passed by

the House in 113th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 5629, the Strengthening Domestic Nuclear Security Act. Introduced by Rep. Patrick Meehan (PA-07), the legislation improves the effectiveness of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) is the lead agency within the U.S government for coordinating efforts to detect and intercept radiological and nuclear devices coming into the United States. 

"With the rise of terrorist threats across the globe and their increasing sophistication, the mission of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) is vital in protecting the United States from a radiological or nuclear attack,” said Congressman Meehan. “This legislation strengthens the relationship with Federal, State and local entities who are on the front lines of defense, providing them with the detection technology and resources needed."

The legislation is the sixth bill introduced by Meehan that has passed the House in the 113th Congress. The House has passed Meehan’s landmark cybersecurity legislation, as well as legislation improving the security of our nation’s chemical facilities.