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 […]
Growing Georgia Biomanufacturing Industry Transforming American Industrial Strength
GROWING GEORGIA BIOMANUFACTURING INDUSTRY TRANSFORMING AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH Revitalized manufacturing sites in communities like Augusta offer new opportunities for economic growth while contributing to broader national security objectives. 12, March 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Augusta, Georgia –Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) traveled to Augusta, Georgia for the latest stop on the Biotech Across America Roadshow. Commissioners Paul Arcangeli, […]
AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act of 2026
AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act of 2026 This legislation directs the NIST Director to facilitate the development of standards and frameworks to make biological data ready for use in AI models and create minimum requirements of qualified federally funded research that ensure resulting biological data are AI-ready. Download
Undiscovered Biological Data from U.S. Public Lands could Hold Key to Next AIxBio Breakthrough
Undiscovered Biological Data from U.S. Public Lands could Hold Key to Next AIxBio Breakthrough As AI and biotech converge, biological data is becoming a strategic national resource. New legislation creates a comprehensive database to support the next generation of transformative discoveries across our public lands. 5 MARCH 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Today, the Congressional Commissioners of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) introduced legislation to maximize the quality, quantity, and availability of AI-ready […]
America’s Living Library Act of 2026
America’s Living Library Act of 2026 This legislation directs the Department of the Interior to begin a project to collect, catalog, and sequence genomic information of animals, plants, fungi, and microbes on U.S. public lands. Download
Cloud Labs to Advance Biotechnology Act (Cloud LAB Act)
Cloud Labs to Advance Biotechnology Act (Cloud LAB Act) This legislation establishes a national network of cloud labs for the purposes of generating high-quality biological data through automated instrumentation. Download
NSCEB Applauds ITC Investigation into Unfair Chinese Economic Practices to Distort the Biotechnology Market
NSCEB Applauds ITC Investigation into Unfair Chinese Economic Practices to Distort the Biotechnology Market NSCEB Commissioners worked with Congress to include the investigation mandate in the recently passed FY26 CJS appropriations report. 27 FEBRUARY 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Yesterday the U.S. International Trade Commission took action on a recommendation from the NSCEB’s April 2025 report when it announced initiation of a new investigation into practices […]
AIxBio Driving Discovery and Manufacturing Boom in Pittsburgh
AIxBio Driving Discovery and Manufacturing Boom in Pittsburgh The Steel City is reinvigorating its industrial might with biomanufacturing and AI-accelerated biotech innovation. 19, February 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania –Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) traveled to Pittsburgh for a second Pennsylvania stop in the Biotech Across America Roadshow. Commissioner Dov Zakheim visited Pittsburgh’s automated, artificial intelligence-powered (AI) cloud lab, toured a newly constructed biomanufacturing facility, and met […]
Biotechnology can Expand Access to Critical Minerals and Protect Supply Chains
Biotechnology can Expand Access to Critical Minerals and Protect Supply Chains Supply chain security is crucial for U.S. national security, but dependence on China for critical minerals leaves us vulnerable. Using biotechnology, the U.S. can reduce foreign dependence by accessing untapped domestic sources of critical minerals. 4 FEBRUARY 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Today the National Security Commission on […]
