Congress plays a crucial role in all areas of U.S. foreign and national security policy, including addressing nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats. NTI’s Government Relations (GR) program creates direct pathways for NTI’s unique expertise and innovation to inform policymaking.
Staffed by former legislative branch officials, the GR program generates and supports a continuous exchange with lawmakers and their staff on issues ranging from the role of AI in nuclear weapons systems and the potential resumption of explosive nuclear weapons testing to the need to strengthen U.S. policies on biotechnology governance, biosecurity, and pandemic preparedness. By leveraging engagements such as meetings with congressional leaders, rapid-response briefings, and consultations on legislative drafts, the GR program opens doors for productive conversations on some of the most pressing security issues of the day. In addition to supporting established leaders in the national security space, GR programming also builds up the next generation of congressional leaders on nuclear and biological security.
Among other lines of programming, GR has organized off-the-record expert briefings for congressional audiences on topics including:
- The impact of resuming nuclear testing
- Rebuilding U.S. nuclear energy competitiveness while preventing nuclear proliferation
- New START expiration and its implications
- Biosecurity and innovation in the age of AI
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NTI at the Munich Security Conference: Advancing a Safer Future
The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) joined world leaders and policymakers at the 2026 Munich Security Conference (MSC), where NTI President and CEO Christine E. Wormuth and colleagues hosted events focused on reducing nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats imperiling humanity.
NTI Endorses Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026
NTI endorses the bipartisan Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026, led by Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). This bill creates an important opportunity to incentivize a safe and secure U.S. bioeconomy through strengthened biosecurity policy.
Americans Across Party Lines Want the U.S. to Keep Nuclear Limits with Russia, New Poll Finds
As the last remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear limitations treaty expires on Feb. 5, an overwhelming majority of Americans (91 percent) say the United States should negotiate a new agreement with Russia to either maintain current limits on nuclear weapons or further reduce both countries’ arsenals.
NTI Welcomes Alex Tiersky as Vice President of Government Relations
NTI is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Tiersky, as Vice President, Government Relations and the addition of new experts to our Development and Communications Teams.