(B) establish mechanisms for dissemina-
tion by appropriate emergency response officials 
of the integrated plume models described in 
paragraph (1) to nongovernmental organiza-
tions and the public to enable appropriate re-
sponse activities by individuals. 
(3) CONSULTATION
WITH
OTHER
DEPART-
MENTS
AND
AGENCIES.—In developing the inte-
grated plume models described in this section, the 
Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult, as ap-
propriate, with— 
(A) the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary 
of Defense, the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services, the Secretary of Commerce, and the 
heads of other executive agencies determined 
appropriate by the Secretary of Homeland Se-
curity; and 
(B) State, local, and tribal governments 
and nongovernmental organizations. 
(c) EXERCISES.—The Secretary of Homeland Secu-
rity shall ensure that the development and dissemination 
of integrated plume models are assessed during exercises 
administered by the Department of Homeland Security. 
(d) REPORTING.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter 
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for 3 years, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall sub-
mit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report 
regarding— 
(1) the development and dissemination of inte-
grated plume models under this section; and 
(2) lessons learned from assessing the develop-
ment and dissemination of integrated plume models 
during exercises administered by the Department of 
Homeland Security, and plans for improving the de-
velopment and dissemination of integrated plume 
models, as appropriate. 
TITLE 
III—INTERNATIONAL 
MEASURES TO PREVENT BIO-
LOGICAL TERRORISM 
Subtitle A—Prevention and Protec-
tion Against International Bio-
logical Threats 
SEC. 301. INTERNATIONAL THREAT ASSESSMENT: TIER I 
PATHOGEN FACILITIES. 
(a) REVIEW.—Not later than 6 months after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National In-
telligence, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the 
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Sec-
retary of Agriculture, and the heads of other appropriate 
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Federal agencies, shall complete a global review of inter-
national biological security threats to the United States. 
(b) CONTENT.—The review under this section shall— 
(1) assess global biological risks, including by 
describing regions or countries with the greatest bio-
logical security risk, taking into account factors such 
as— 
(A) the presence and capabilities of a for-
eign terrorist organization; 
(B) the location of highest risk pathogen 
collections; and 
(C) the location of biological laboratories 
operating with inadequate security measures; 
and 
(2) assess any gaps in knowledge about inter-
national biosecurity threats. 
(c) UPDATES.—The Director shall update the review 
under this section as new or revised intelligence becomes 
available, but not less frequently than biennially. 
(d) SUBMISSION OF REVIEW OR UPDATE.—Not later 
than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
and biennially thereafter, the Director shall submit the 
classified review or update to— 
(1) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the 
Senate; 
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