House Science Leadership Questions Federal Research Agencies on Biotech Safeguards
Reps. Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and Rich McCormick (R-GA), Chairman of the House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, have sent letters to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), and National Science Foundation (NSF). These letters highlight a perceived lack of a coordinated national strategy to achieve global dominance in biotechnology. The congressional leaders are seeking answers regarding various safety and security risks that could jeopardize American leadership in the biotechnology sector. Their inquiries specifically address the use of artificial intelligence technologies within these agencies and the measures in place to protect against the theft of American research and related intellectual property. This action comes amidst broader concerns about the security and integrity of U.S. scientific advancements.
