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US HB5770
Bill
Status
10/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chrissy Houlahan
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Personnel in covered roles must complete training annually, with programs updated yearly to reflect advances in biotechnology and its convergence with other emerging technologies
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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
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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