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  • The bill, S. 3558, aims to prevent U.S. government agencies from entering into contracts or spending funds with certain biotechnology companies that are considered to pose national security risks. These companies, referred to as "biotechnology companies of concern," include...

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    The bill wants to stop the government from working with certain biotech companies that could be dangerous, but it also says there are some special cases where this rule can be bent if needed.

  • H.R. 8333, known as the “BIOSECURE Act,” aims to prevent U.S. government contracts with certain biotechnology companies considered a security concern. It prohibits U.S. executive agencies from buying biotechnology equipment or services from these companies or engaging in...

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    The BIOSECURE Act, or H.R. 8333, is a rule that wants to stop the U.S. government from buying science stuff from companies that might be dangerous, and it also sets up ways to decide which companies are risky.

  • The bill S. 3558 aims to stop U.S. government agencies from signing contracts with certain biotechnology providers linked to foreign adversaries. It prohibits buying equipment or services from companies like BGI and WuXi AppTec, or any entity that might pose a risk to...

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    The bill wants to stop U.S. government from buying things from certain foreign companies that might be a threat and make sure the government keeps an eye on these companies to protect people's information.

  • 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...

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    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.