MEDIA ADVISORY: Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Hosts Boston Biotech 'Science Fair' & Tours Bioworks Foundry

BOSTON, MA - A bipartisan delegation of congressional representatives from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party will be in Boston on Monday, February 12th to meet with leaders of the U.S. biotechnology industry to discuss the Chinese Communist Party threat to U.S. biosecurity and how U.S. companies can better compete on the global stage.

Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Neal Dunn (R-FL), and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) will participate.

Two events will be open to members of the press. Photography and videography are welcome.

Event: Bio Industry Tech Fair with Members of Congress and Local Biotech Companies

When: Monday, February 12th, 8:45 a.m. ET

Where: Harvard Kennedy School

Details: Members will meet with leadership of at least nine Boston-area biotechnology companies in a 'science fair' setting. Companies will share visuals of their products with members and discuss challenges posed by China's biotech industry in a “science fair” format. There will be availability to speak with members before, during, and after the tour. Press capacity may be limited.

RSVP to sccpressteam@mail.house.gov.

The exact location at the Harvard Kennedy School will be provided upon RSVP.

Members of the press are invited to attend. Photography and videography are welcome.

Event: Ginkgo Bioworks Foundry Tour with Members of Congress

When: Monday, February 12 at 2:50 p.m. ET

Where: Boston Seaport

Details: Members will receive a tour of the Foundry at Ginkgo Bioworks. Ginkgo's CEO, Jason Kelly, will lead a tour of the 300,000+ sq. ft. lab space and share more about the company's R&D services and steps to accelerate the bioeconomy and strengthen biosecurity. A select number of spots on the tour have been reserved for credentialed members of the press. Photography and videography are welcome at certain points of the tour. There will be a press availability with members and Dr. Kelly at the conclusion of the tour. 

RSVP to sccpressteam@mail.house.gov

The exact location of Ginkgo Bioworks will be provided upon RSVP.

Members of the press are invited to attend. Photography and videography are welcome.

Event: The China Challenge and America's Future - Institute of Politics JFK Forum with Chairman Gallagher & Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi

When: Monday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m. ET

Where: Harvard Kennedy School

Details: A special conversation with Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. This conversation will be moderated by former Assistant Secretary of Defense and Douglas Dillon Professor of Government Graham Allison, and Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Meghan O'Sullivan. Chairman Gallagher and Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi will be available for press following the discussion.

RSVP to sccpressteam@mail.house.gov

The exact location of will be provided upon RSVP.

Members of the press are invited to attend. Photography and videography are welcome.