In Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 15, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the Secretary of Energy to create a program that sequences the complete genomes of extremophiles—organisms that live in extreme conditions. The initiative would support scientific research on these hardy microbes, which could have applications in energy, biotechnology, and environmental resilience. By expanding knowledge of extremophile genetics, the effort aims to foster innovation and improve national scientific capability.
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