Protecting U.S. public health beyond party lines.
“Alone, each of our recommendations facilitates some degree of positive change. However, together, they provide a blueprint for biodefense capable of addressing 21st Century biological threats and meeting public expectations of the government to deal with them.”
—Senator Joe Lieberman
This foundational report delineates areas needing improvement and provides key recommendations that comprise a detailed blueprint for reform.
With the same ambition as the first U.S. mission to the Moon, this program seeks to eliminate pandemics in 10 years and empower the nation to lead the world technologically in combatting all biological threats.
In partnership with Max Brooks (author of World War Z), the Commission presents an engaging graphic novel depicting previous biological warfare events and possibilities for the future.
“You have to enable and empower people to make decisions independent of you. As I’ve learned, each person on a team is an extension of your leadership; if they feel empowered by you they will magnify your power to lead.”
—Governor Tom Ridge
Learn about the more than 480 federal entities and 150 Congressional committees and sub-committees that comprise our Nation’s biodefense enterprise.
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Your contribution to the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense can help change minds, reform legislation… and save lives.
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