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119th Congress · H.R. 10859 · Introduced

Biotech Defense Act

Latest action Oct 22, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 163 (Thursday, October 22, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. BIGGS of South Carolina:H.R. 10859.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H6057]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] · [R-SC-3] · B001325
    Rep-SC-3 current · 1 term · @repsheribiggs · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Sheri Biggs
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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202-225-5301
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (9)

  • Border Security and Enforcement (house) · house · rank 4
  • East Asia and Pacific (house) · house · rank 8
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 6
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs (house) · house · rank 24 · site
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 12 · site
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 16 · site
  • Research and Technology (house) · house · rank 6
  • Transportation and Maritime Security (house) · house · rank 3
  • Western Hemisphere (house) · house · rank 7

Social media

District offices (1)

  • 303 West Beltline Blvd, Anderson, SC, 29625 · 864-224-7401 · 34.5476149,-82.6784425

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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BIGGS, SHERI
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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2025-07-25
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$505,333.10
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$390,677.28
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$218,741.08
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$395,000.00
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2025-01-01
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (0)

none

Committees (2)

  • Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee [House Select]
    2026-10-22T19:02:00ZReferred To
  • Armed Services Committee [House Standing]
    2026-10-22T19:01:50ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (4)

  • 2026-10-22IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2026-10-22IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2026-10-22IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-10-22IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-10-23T08:23:19Z
    Biotech Defense Act
  • Display Title2026-10-23T08:23:19Z
    Biotech Defense Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-10-23T08:18:26Z
    To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy with respect to threats posed by the biotechnology capabilities of foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

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Related bills

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Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Committee reports

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CBO cost estimates

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Latest action

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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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