# 119-hr-5193: To direct the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct a feasibility study on incorporating militarily-relevant applications of emerging biotechnology into wargaming exercises, and for other purposes.

119-hr-5193, To direct the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct a feasibility study on incorporating militarily-relevant applications of emerging biotechnology into wargaming exercises, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5193
- Congress: 119
- Title: To direct the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct a feasibility study on incorporating militarily-relevant applications of emerging biotechnology into wargaming exercises, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This bill would require a review to determine how to incorporate militarily relevant applications of emerging biotechnology into military wargaming exercises.** The review would consider biotech ways to boost warfighter cognitive and physical performance, new biotech chemicals and materials, adversary uses beyond traditional biological weapons, and any other relevant applications the Chairman identifies. - Warfighters: The review would examine biotech-enabled enhancements that could change training and battlefield performance, including cognitive and physical improvements and new materials or chemicals. - Combatant commanders and DoD planners: The Chairman would consult commanders and other stakeholders to identify recent biotech advances and recommend how to modify wargame design and keep exercises updated. - Congress and oversight: The Chairman would submit a report within 180 days that details recommended wargame changes and, if needed, a plan for regularly updating exercise design to track biotech advances.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Study on biotech in military wargames: benefit, high. This bill would direct the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to study adding emerging biotechnology to military wargames. The review would cover biotech that boosts troop performance, new battlefield chemicals and materials, and adversaries' nontraditional biotech uses. The Chairman would consult combat…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-5193 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5193)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5193 (as of 2026-04-21).