To establish a Biotechnology Management Office in the Department of Defense and to provide support for the research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6664 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6664 To establish a Biotechnology Management Office in the Department of Defense and to provide support for the research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2025 Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish a Biotechnology Management Office in the Department of Defense and to provide support for the research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. BIOTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT OFFICE. (a) Designation of Senior Official.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior official, with relevant biotechnology experience, from a position within the Department of Defense that was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, to-- (1) be the senior official for biotechnology issues; (2) be the head of the Biotechnology Management Office established under subsection (b); and (3) carry out the responsibilities for the office in subsection (c). (b) Establishment of Biotechnology Management Office.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, with input from the senior official designated under subsection (a), charter and establish, under the authority, direction, and control of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, a Biotechnology Management Office to foster the development, acquisition, and sustainment of broad-based biote