the committee is also responsible for considering the reauthorization of dhs' cwmd office before the end of 2023. this office has previously faced unsteady leadership, low morale, and an inability to retain qualified employees. although there are signs these issues are improving, this body must consider whether structural changes at dhs are needed to ensure they can successfully combat biological and other threats. in addition to bolstering thee federal governments' readiness to tackle these threats, we must also support innovative efforts by other public and private entities. these programs are evident in my home state of michigan, which is home to vaccine manufacturers and experts developing decontamination techniques, as well as the university of michigan flint forthcoming biosecurity program, which i had the opportunity to discuss with their chancellor earlier this week. michigan has also conducted exercises that test the responsiveness of state, local, and federal partners to biological attacks, and uses tests results to identify how we can improve o combat these threats. today's

of action. before reauthorizing this office this committee is going to have to consider whether the current structure allows for dhs to protect and prepare for potential biosecurity threats, including whether aspects of the office should be moved to other parts of dhs such as the chief medical officer to assure that it can effectively carry out its mission. so dr. george, the question, if the cwdm office is given more time, it's given tools and resources to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat biosecurity threats, do you believe that that would address the challenges that this office challenges or in the alternative, would you be-- would it be more effective for this committee to revisit the decision to consolidate the office of health affairs and the domestic nuclear detection office? >> mr. chairman, i believe the committee should revisit the decision. the consolidation of the department's nuclear detection capabilities. biodetection capabilities and chemical detection capabilities and a slew of other related activities in this one office has-- it simply hasn't worked out particularly well. there were a lot

before reauthorizing this office the committee will have to see if structure allows those to combat bio security threats or examining other aspects should be moved to other parts of dhshe chief medical officer to ensure itit can effectively carry out its mission. but if the cwm the office is given tools and resources to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat bio security threats deeply that would address the challenges this office spaces or would it be more effective to revisit the decision to consolidate the office ofhe health affairs and domestic nuclear detection office? >> mr. chairman, i believe the committee should revisit this decision. the consolidation with that nuclear detection capabilities and a slew of others wmd oriented related activities in this one office simply has not worked out particularly well. but those that were introduced not by statute or legislation. but we're you read nuclear in the statutes with the nuclear detection office and that also means chemical and biological. that is too inadequate and you should know the committees on the house or senate side in that report to go with and there is no guidance for the department of homeland s