42 U.S.C. § 283r: National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity

The Secretary, acting through the Director of NIH, shall establish an advisory committee, to be known as the “National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity” (referred to in this section as the “Board”). oversight of federally-conducted or federally-supported dual use biomedical research, such as the review of policies or frameworks used to assess and appropriately manage safety and security risks associated with such research, taking into consideration national security concerns, the potential benefits of such research, considerations related to the research community, transparency, and public availability of information, and international research collaboration; and continuing to carry out the activities required under section 205 of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act ( Public Law 109–417 ). leveraging or using new technologies and scientific advancements to reduce safety and security risks associated with such research and improve containment of pathogens; and outreach to, and education and training of, researchers, laboratory personnel, and other appropriate individuals with respect to safety and security risks associated with such research and mitigation of such risks. The Department of Health and Human Services. The Department of Defense. The Department of Agriculture. The Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Energy. The Department of State. The Office of Science and Technology Policy. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Representatives of such other Federal departments or agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate to carry out the requirements of this section. Individuals, appointed by the Secretary, with expertise in biology, infectious diseases, public health, ethics, national security, and other fields, as the Secretary determines appropriate, who shall serve as voting members. a core curriculum and training requirements for workers in maximum containment biological laboratories; and periodic evaluations of maximum containment biological laboratory capacity nationwide and assessments of the future need for increased laboratory capacity.”