: Congress passed the USA PATRIOT Act and the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 to tighten control over biological agents.
: The crisis led to massive upgrades in laboratory surge capacity and the creation of the Federal Select Agent Program .
: Postal workers at the Brentwood facility in D.C. who died after handling contaminated mail. The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11
The 2022 documentary The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11 on Netflix provides a detailed look at this era of paranoia through archival footage and dramatic re-enactments starring as Bruce Ivins. Amerithrax or Anthrax Investigation - FBI
: A photo editor in Florida who became the first fatality on October 5, 2001. : Congress passed the USA PATRIOT Act and
The mailings began on September 18, 2001, targeting major media outlets and, later, two U.S. Senators. The letters contained fine, brownish powder laced with and included cryptic messages like "DEATH TO AMERICA".
: The USPS invested billions in bio-hazard detection systems and protective gear for workers. who died after handling contaminated mail
: A hospital worker in the Bronx whose source of exposure remains a mystery.