H.R. 7085, known as the "BIOSECURE Act," seeks to prevent the U.S. government from entering into contracts or using funds for biotechnology services or equipment from certain companies associated with foreign adversaries like China. The bill cites concerns over national security and the...
Simple Explanation
The "BIOSECURE Act" is a proposed law that wants to stop the U.S. government from working with certain small biology companies, especially from places the U.S. doesn't trust, like China, because they might be used to spy or take important information. It makes sure money isn't spent on things that could be risky, but figuring out how to do this could be a bit tricky and hard because it's not clear who will pay for keeping track of everything.