Strengthening Oversight of Biological Weapons and Dual-Use Research
This act aims to enhance national security by strictly overseeing biological research that could be used to develop weapons. Citizens may feel more secure due to improved monitoring of international scientific collaborations and prevention of dangerous technology proliferation.
Key points
Mandates risk assessment for every U.S. government-funded life sciences research project, especially in countries like China and Russia.
Increases transparency and oversight of biological research funding abroad, requiring detailed reports from government agencies.
Prohibits funding for research that increases the pathogenicity, contagiousness, or transmissibility of viruses and bacteria if conducted with entities from specified countries.
Strengthens the U.S. role in promoting adherence to the Biological Weapons Convention and seeks to bar representatives from certain countries from key positions in UN organizations related to health and biosecurity.
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