Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense
Susan W. Brooks is a prominent figure in public service and law, currently serving as a Board Member for Community Health Systems, First Merchants Corporation, and TeamHealth, as well as a Commissioner for the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense and a Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador at Large at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. With extensive experience as a former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th Congressional District, notable leadership roles included Chair of the House Ethics Committee and co-chair of the Women’s Caucus. Brooks has contributed to significant pandemic legislation and has been actively involved in addressing numerous social issues through keynote speaking engagements at various influential conferences. Educationally, Brooks holds a JD from Indiana University and a BA from Miami University.
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Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense
The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense was established in 2014 to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the state of U.S. biodefense efforts, and to issue recommendations to foster change. The Commission’s 2015 report, A National Blueprint for Biodefense: Leadership and Major Reform Needed to Optimize Efforts, identified capability gaps and recommended changes to U.S. policy and law to strengthen national biodefense while optimizing resource investments. Subsequent Commission publications have addressed critical needs for agricultural defense, biodefense budgeting and State, Local, Tribal and Territorial governments. In September 2018, the White House released the National Biodefense Strategy, a top recommendation from the Blueprint. The Commission continues to assess biodefense challenges and to urge reform. Former Senator Joe Lieberman and former Governor Tom Ridge co-chair the Panel, and are joined by former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, former Representative Jim Greenwood, former Homeland Security Advisor Ken Wainstein, and former Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor Lisa Monaco. Hudson Institute is the Panel’s fiscal sponsor.