S 2697
National Biotechnology Safety Act
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The National Biotechnology Safety Act authorizes the National Science Foundation to fund research into the safety of biotechnology products and processes. This research will focus on assessing potential risks to the environment, human health, and animal health, and on developing regulatory pathways for these products. The bill also directs the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a two-phase study on the safety and benefits of biotechnology, and to provide recommendations for future research and regulation.
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