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US HR3029

US HR3029
Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act


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Introduced
04/28/2025
In Committee
04/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support nucleic acid screening, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to enhance biosecurity measures related to nucleic acid synthesis. Specifically, the bill directs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct research to develop and improve best practices and technical standards for screening nucleic acid synthesis, which involves creating or synthesizing genetic material. The research will focus on improving screening accuracy, establishing security protocols, managing databases of potentially dangerous genetic sequences, and creating guidance for effective screening. The bill mandates the formation of a stakeholder consortium including industry, universities, nonprofits, and customers to develop consensus priorities and best practices for synthetic nucleic acid procurement screening. The consortium will create roadmaps to guide the research and must submit a report to congressional committees within 18 months of its first meeting. The bill authorizes $5 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support this research, with a particular emphasis on managing risks associated with engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and the use of artificial intelligence in genetic research and development.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (on 04/29/2025)

Bill Topics

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
  • ‐ General Technology and Communications
  • ‐ Research and Development

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3029/all-info 04/29/2025
BillText https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3029/BILLS-119hr3029ih.pdf 05/07/2025
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