H.R.3029

Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act

Introduced·4/28/25

Federal HB3029 supports nucleic acid screening for biosecurity by developing best practices and technical standards.

Federal HB3029, the Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act, amends the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to enhance biosecurity measures related to nucleic acid synthesis. The bill tasks the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology with conducting measurement research to improve the accuracy, efficacy, and reliability of nucleic acid screening. It also mandates the creation of a consortium of stakeholders to develop consensus priorities, best practices, and roadmaps for synthetic nucleic acid procurement screening.

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History

Jul 16

House

Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-751.

Jul 16

House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 654.

Apr 29, 2025

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held