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US HB5770

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chrissy Houlahan

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Defense must establish biotechnology workforce training programs within one year of enactment for military members, civilian employees, and contractors involved in creating biotechnologies, responding to biological threats, or related R&D and engineering work

  • Training must cover fundamental biotechnology science, AI and quantum computing applications, defense and health applications, ethical and legal aspects, risk mitigation strategies, and future technology trends

  • Personnel in covered roles must complete training annually, with programs updated yearly to reflect advances in biotechnology and its convergence with other emerging technologies

  • Secretary must submit an implementation plan to Armed Services Committees within six months of enactment and establish mechanisms to measure participation and collect participant feedback

  • Training programs terminate five years after establishment; covered Armed Forces include Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force

Legislative Description

National Security Biotechnology Workforce Training Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

10/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services10/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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