H.R. 5770 requires the Department of Defense to establish a mandatory training program for military personnel, civilian employees, and contractors who work on biotechnology projects or prepare for biological threats. The training must cover biotechnology fundamentals, artificial intelligence, ethical considerations, national security applications, and emerging technologies—with customized content tailored to each worker's specific job duties. The Secretary of Defense has one year from the bill's enactment to launch the program and must submit an implementation plan to Congress within six months. Participants will need to complete the training annually and have access to courses through military education institutions, with updates each year to reflect new scientific advances. The program is set to expire five years after it begins.
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