In CommitteeFiled Mar 4, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 4, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the National Science Foundation to set up a coordinated network of automated, remotely controlled laboratories that generate high‑quality biological data. It would let authorized researchers access these labs and the data they produce, helping both public and private scientists accelerate biotechnology work and train AI models. The initiative aims to improve collaboration, standardize data practices, and ensure security across the emerging cloud‑lab ecosystem.
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