HR 3029
Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:30 AM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen biosecurity measures related to nucleic acid synthesis, which is increasingly used in research and manufacturing. It directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct research and develop best practices, technical standards, and security protocols for screening nucleic acid synthesis. The bill also establishes a consortium of stakeholders to guide these efforts and prioritize the development of synthetic nucleic acid procurement screening mechanisms. Finally, it authorizes funding to support this research and development work.
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Sarah [D-DE-At Large] McBride
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