NSCEB Releases Analysis for Securing U.S. Leadership in Brain-Computer Interfaces

NSCEB Releases Analysis for Securing U.S. Leadership in Brain-Computer Interfaces Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) will have the enormous potential to advance healthcare for neurological diseases, defense capabilities, and next-generation AI models trained on brain data. Despite historical U.S. leadership in research and development of BCI technologies, China’s emerging global leadership is a strategic risk for U.S. national security. 2, September 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C. – Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) published […]
Emerging Bioindustrial Ecosystem in Washington Driving U.S. Biomanufacturing Growth

Emerging Bioindustrial Ecosystem in Washington Driving U.S. Biomanufacturing Growth Washington State is home to a flourishing biomedical research and innovation hub, and emerging opportunities in bioindustrial manufacturing are turning the state into a biomanufacturing powerhouse. 27, August 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, Washington – On Tuesday, August 25, Commissioners Paul Arcangeli and Alexander Titus of […]
Rhode Island Investing in Cross-Cutting Biotech Benefitting Future National and Economic Security

Rhode Island Investing in Cross-Cutting Biotech Benefitting Future National and Economic Security With emphasis on integration across scientific fields, the Ocean State is a leading biotech hub solving the most complex challenges and strengthening U.S. national security and economic resilience 24, August 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Providence, Rhode Island – On August 21, the National Security Commission […]
Vice Chair Rozo’s Prepared Testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance, Subcommittee on Health Care

Vice Chair Rozo’s Prepared Testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance, Subcommittee on Health Care On August 4, 2026, Dr. Michele Rozo testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Subcommittee on Health Care for a hearing titled: “Building a Resilient Health Care Future with Biotechnology.” Download
NSCEB Monthly Newsletter – August 2026

NSCEB Monthly Newsletter August 2026 As we prepare for the “breather” that August recess offers those of us around Washington, this update is chock full of evidence that lawmakers still have their eyes on the future of the U.S. biotech industry. In July, members introduced two new, bipartisan bills focused on how biotech diplomacy can […]
The BIO-SCALE Act of 2026

The Bioindustrial Infrastructure for Open Scale-up, Commercialization, and Accelerated Launch Ecosystems (BIO-SCALE Act) This legislation would direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish at least three nonprofit, product-agnostic precommercial scale-up facilities to enable and accelerate the scaling of non-pharmaceutical biotechnologies. Download
Colorado Biotech Unlocking Critical Minerals for U.S. National Security

Colorado Biotech Unlocking Critical Minerals for U.S. National Security As China leverages critical mineral supply chains for geopolitical gain, the United States must embrace the power of innovative biomining to reach vast untapped resources of domestic critical minerals. 27, July 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver, Colorado – Last week, the National Security Commission on Emerging […]
Accelerating Rare Disease Innovation through an All-of-Government Strategy

Accelerating Rare Disease Innovation through an All-of-Government Strategy The U.S. biotechnology ecosystem could lead the world in developing cures for rare disease, but without a unified national strategy to fund, develop, and regulate new therapies, that lead is eroding. Retaining America’s edge in rare disease therapeutics is a national security and health security imperative. 21 […]
NSCEB Monthly Newsletter – July 2026

NSCEB Monthly Newsletter July 2026 Across the Hill, bipartisan, bicameral momentum for action to secure American biotechnology is accelerating. The House and Senate Armed Services Committees both included multiple biotech provisions in their respective versions of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and a bipartisan group of Members introduced the Web of Biological Data Act in both chambers. See below for details on […]
Biological Data, Biodiversity, and Innovation Cornerstones of San Diego Biotech Ecosystem

Biological Data, Biodiversity, and Innovation Cornerstones of San Diego Biotech Ecosystem World-class biobanking programs and high-tech innovations are generating a wealth of biological data and driving scientific discovery in wildlife conservation. 26, June 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Diego, California – This week, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) visited San Diego and Escondido, California to explore a strong biotech ecosystem that is leveraging advanced technology […]