# 119-hr-9923: Biotechnology Diplomacy and Expertise Enhancement Act of 2026

119-hr-9923, Biotechnology Diplomacy and Expertise Enhancement Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU); status introduced (as of 2026-08-29).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9923
- Congress: 119
- Title: Biotechnology Diplomacy and Expertise Enhancement Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-23
- Sponsor: Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-29

## Summary

**Embed biotechnology expertise within U.S. diplomacy.** This bill would expand the State Department's Regional Technology Officer program to add biotechnology experts and require specialized training on emerging biotechnologies so RTOs can support diplomacy, security, and international policy work. - Regional Technology Officers: Would be required to receive specialized biotechnology training across six subsections, boosting their technical, policy, and biosecurity skills in areas like gene editing, synthetic biology, and bioengineering. - U.S. foreign policy and national security: Would position biotech-trained RTOs to help shape international agreements, protect sensitive research, and promote secure and responsible technology transfer. - Industry, academia, and partners: Directs the Secretary to work with federal agencies, private-sector stakeholders, international biotechnology associations, and academic institutions to develop and deliver training. - Geographic and diplomatic focus: Gives priority to placing biotech-trained RTOs in regions with growing biotech sectors, strategic partnerships, or emerging security risks to advance U.S. interests and cooperation.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More biotech experts for U.S. diplomacy: benefit, low. This bill would require the Secretary of State to expand the Regional Technology Officer program to include biotechnology experts. The Secretary would have to send Congress an implementation plan within 180 days after enactment and expand the program during fiscal year 2026. The bill would let the…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-9923 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9923)

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- [119-hr-3816: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3816)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9923 (as of 2026-08-29).