Detection of Nuclear Materials, and More from CRS
Some other new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not previously been posted online include the following (all pdf).
“United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan: Background and Policy Issues,” July 30, 2009.
“Detection of Nuclear Weapons and Materials: Science, Technologies, Observations,” August 4, 2009.
“The Global Economic Crisis: Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Policy Responses,” August 25, 2009.
“Filling U.S. Senate Vacancies: Perspectives and Contemporary Developments,” August 21, 2009.
“‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:’ The Law and Military Policy on Same-Sex Behavior,” August 14, 2009.
“Competition in Federal Contracting: An Overview of the Legal Requirements,” August 20, 2009.
“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health Programs: FY2001-FY2010,” August 21, 2009.
“The Unified Agenda: Implications for Rulemaking Transparency and Participation,” July 20, 2009.
DNA synthesis and export controls remain the primary regulatory safeguards against de novo production of harmful biological agents, yet governance frameworks lack the situational awareness and enforcement capacity to keep pace with rapidly falling technical barriers.
Called today to speak on behalf of U.S. science and technology, Dr. Jedidah Isler, astrophysicist, educator, strategist, policy-maker, and science communicator, will provide constructive, nonpartisan feedback to the House Committee’s hearing “American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership.”
“Federal data and access to it is not a partisan issue. It is a people issue. Our country cannot achieve greatness without access to the data that measure what we value, who we are, and where we’re heading.”
The United States’ biosecurity governance system is structurally incapable of detecting and responding to certain classes of threats. U.S. biosecurity tools have not kept pace with technological advancements or a changing threat landscape.