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119-hr-9755119th Congress

Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a Senior Biotechnology Official to lead U.S. efforts in biotechnology diplomacy, security, and innovation. This bill would place a senior diplomat at the State Department to coordinate with federal agencies, foreign partners, and industry to protect supply chains, promote joint research, and advance U.S. priorities in emerging biotechnology.

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New State Department biotechnology chief

If enacted, the Secretary of State would have 90 days to appoint a Senior Biotechnology Official. The appointee would need strong expertise in biotechnology, international relations, and diplomacy and experience coordinating complex international biotech projects and national security work. The official would advise the Secretary, lead U.S. diplomacy on biotechnology, represent the U.S. in international forums, and coordinate with other agencies, partners, and private-sector stakeholders. The official would also oversee commitments like securing supply chains, promoting regulatory and commercial diplomacy, enabling reciprocal biological data sharing, supporting joint research and capacity building, and would report regularly to the Secretary.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

GA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/16/2026

Roll Call Votes

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