Report: Congress must take immediate action to defend US against biological threats

(KXAN) — A group of researchers and former lawmakers urged Congress to update the government's strategy against deadly outbreaks and biological attacks.

The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense released its report, The National Blueprint for Biodefense, outlining 36 recommendations and 185 action items to defend against biological threats.

“We've got to be prepared, no matter who's the president, no matter who the administration is, or the Congress,” former congressman Fred Upton said.