12 Mar, 2007
Agroterrorism: Threats and Preparedness [Updated March 12, 2007]
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Monke, James
"The potential for terrorist attacks against agricultural targets (agroterrorism) is increasingly recognized as a national security threat, especially after the events of September 11, 2001. Agroterrorism is a subset of bioterrorism, and is defined as the deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease with the goal of generating fear, causing economic losses, and/or undermining social stability. Increasing the level of agroterrorism preparedness remains a concern, as do interagency coordination and adequate border inspections. The 110th Congress may consider bills or oversight hearings to address funding and the level of preparedness or coordination to respond to an agroterrorist attack."
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  • Author
    Monke, James
  • Publisher
    Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
  • Report Number
    CRS Report for Congress, RL32521
  • Date
    12 Mar, 2007
  • Copyright
    Public Domain
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  • Format
    pdf
  • Media Type
    application/pdf
  • Subjects
    Agroterrorism
    Bioterrorism
    Bioterrorism--Prevention
  • Resource Groups
    LLIS Collection
    Reports (CRS)
  • Series
    CRS Report for Congress, RL32521
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