Congress Prioritizes Future Biotech Workforce and Talent Development
Congress Prioritizes Future Biotech Workforce and Talent Development New legislation harnesses America’s greatest strength to build a biotechnology workforce prepared to lead into the future. 20 May 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Today, NSCEB Commissioner Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17-D) and Representative Rich McCormick (GA-7-R) introduced two bills that, combined with recent legislation from Representative Sarah McBride (DE-D), will strengthen America’s biotech talent pipelines and prepare the […]
Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment Act
Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment Act This legislation would direct the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to coordinate with the heads of each appropriate federal agency or department to define the biotechnology workforce and complete assessments of current and future biotechnology workforce needs. Download
Biotechnology for All High School Students Act
Biotechnology for All High School Students Act This legislation would enable the National Science Foundation (NSF) to make competitive, merit-based awards to support teacher training, classroom resources, and partnerships for biotechnology education at the high school level. Download
NSCEB Monthly Newsletter – May 2026
NSCEB Monthly Newsletter May 2026 I should probably lead with a motivational cover note, but this month I think our actions speak louder than anything I could write. From a new bill introduction to appropriations provisions to movement from the ITC investigation, we’re making progress in Washington while the #BiotechAcrossAmerica Roadshow continues across the country. If you’re not […]
Biotech is Built into the DNA of the Innovation Ecosystem in Huntsville
BIOTECH IS BUILT INTO THE DNA OF THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM IN HUNTSVILLE The Rocket City’s deep biotech roots are driving real-world impact across multiple industries 28, April 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Huntsville, Alabama –Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) visited northern Alabama for the latest stop on its Biotech Across America Roadshow. Commissioner Paul Arcangeli stopped in his hometown of Huntsville, AL […]
Biotech Ecosystem in Louisiana Driving Innovation and Industry Growth in the Big Easy
BIOTECH ECOSYSTEM IN LOUISIANA DRIVING INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY GROWTH IN THE BIG EASY Strong support for biotech startups and talent development is creating opportunities for commercialization and economic growth in Louisiana. 22, April 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Orleans, Louisiana –Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) visited New Orleans, Louisiana on its Biotech Across America Roadshow. Commissioner Alexander Titus met with stakeholders from across the local community to learn more about New Orleans’s biotech […]
NSCEB Monthly Newsletter – April 2026
NSCEB Monthly Newsletter April 2026 As we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the release of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s major report and Action Plan for Congress, we are excited to introduce our new monthly newsletter! Each month we’ll recap the previous month’s work and look ahead to the next. March was a […]
FDA Legislative Proposals Would Modernize and Streamline Regulatory Process for Promising Medical Products
FDA Legislative Proposals Would Modernize and Streamline Regulatory Process for Promising Medical Products The FDA’s regulatory review process is not optimized for the speed and innovation of modern biotechnology. Friction in this system leads to delays in getting products to market which can stall review and stifle industry growth. 7 April 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE […]
U.S. Biotech Leaders Meet in Washington for Biotech Across America State Symposium
U.S. BIOTECH LEADERS MEET IN WASHINGTON FOR BIOTECH ACROSS AMERICA STATE SYMPOSIUM Biotechnology is increasingly important for U.S. national security and economic resilience. Biotech leaders from around the country joined NSCEB to chart state and local strategies for strengthening the future of U.S. biotech. 25, March 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. –Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) gathered over 100 state and local officials, biotech industry […]
Education and Opportunity Mark Strength of Atlanta Biotech Industry
EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY MARK STRENGTH OF ATLANTA BIOTECH INDUSTRY A skilled workforce is the engine that will drive growth across America’s biotechnology industry, and Atlanta has built multi-faceted training programs that are developing and sustaining the talent pipeline for everything from advanced laboratory research to industrial biomanufacturing. 13, March 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Augusta, Georgia –Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) traveled to Atlanta for its second Georgia […]
