HR 6009119th CongressIn Committee

Defense Biotechnology Strategy Act

Introduced: Nov 10, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-Pennsylvania)

Defense & National SecurityTechnology & Innovation

Standard Summary

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This legislation mandates the Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive strategy addressing national security implications of emerging biotechnologies within one year, covering biomanufacturing networks, military specification updates, advance market commitments, integration into defense exercises, research challenges, regulatory science programs, and NATO coordination for biotechnology applications.

Key Points

1Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a biomanufacturing network for defense-critical products through commercial facility partnerships within twelve months of enactment.
2Mandates updating military specifications to incorporate biotechnology-based products and creating advance market commitments for defense-related biotech procurement.
3Directs development of biotechnology regulation science programs including digital infrastructure and biometrology tools while coordinating NATO demand aggregation for biotech products.

Impact Areas

U.S. Department of Defense research and acquisition branchesCommercial biotechnology and biomanufacturing industry stakeholdersNATO member states' defense procurement and research initiatives

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