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Defense Department Biotechnology Roadmap for National Security and Workforce Development.

This Act mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to create a detailed roadmap guiding all its biotechnology efforts for defense purposes. Citizens benefit from increased transparency regarding how public funds are allocated to advanced defense technology, as an unclassified summary of the plan must be made public annually. The goal is to strengthen national security by developing specialized personnel and fostering international collaboration in this critical field.
Key points
The DoD must establish a strategic roadmap detailing objectives, funding, timelines, and risk assessments for all defense biotechnology projects.
The plan includes a strategy for developing the specialized biotechnology workforce within the DoD and accessing external expert advice.
An unclassified version of the roadmap must be made publicly available every year, ensuring transparency in defense technology spending.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9627
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Process start date: 2024-09-17