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HR 7832·Federal·house

America’s Living Library Act

In CommitteeFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D)
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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Mar 5, 2026

Summary

The America’s Living Library Act directs the Interior Department, through the USGS, to launch a pilot project that gathers whole‑genome sequences from plants, animals, fungi and microbes found in selected National Park units and places the data in a publicly accessible database, while protecting sensitive location and personal information. It establishes a new office to run the program, coordinates with agencies such as the National Park Service, USDA, Smithsonian and NIH, and sets criteria for choosing the initial park sites. The goal is to expand scientific knowledge, support conservation and provide educational resources.

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