In CommitteeFiled Apr 21, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Apr 21, 2026
Summary
The bill prolongs the annual National Biodefense Strategy briefings and requires a detailed analysis of risks from engineering biology, along with recommendations to improve U.S. security and research readiness. It targets federal departments and agencies involved in biodefense, as well as the broader life‑science community. The aim is to keep the United States prepared for both threats and opportunities presented by synthetic biology.
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