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DemocratBill · H.R. 6009· House(119-HR-6009)

Defense Biotechnology Strategy Act

Rep. Houlahan
Age: 59 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
11/10/2025
Last activity
11/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Chrissy Houlahan
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 2
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Defense Biotechnology Strategy Act. It tells the Secretary of Defense to make a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies. The strategy must be submitted to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees no later than one year after the Act is enacted. It must include plans for expanding commercial biomanufacturing facilities and updating military specifications to use biotechnology-based products. The bill also requires plans for advance market commitments, wargaming exercises, and a biotechnology regulation science and technology program. Finally, it looks at how to work with NATO member countries on pooling purchasing power and sharing biotechnology research initiatives.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+6

    Directs the development of biotechnology research initiatives and grand challenges.

  • Does this put more money into medical research?+5

    The bill promotes research grand challenges and biotech development.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5

    Strongly encourages pooling purchasing power and research with NATO member countries.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-2

    Establishing new networks and research challenges will likely increase defense spending.