S.3741

Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026

Introduced·1/29/26

Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026 aims to enhance biosecurity and biosafety oversight by the federal government.

The Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026 mandates the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to assess the current state of biosecurity and biosafety oversight by the federal government and develop an implementation plan to improve it. The Secretary of Commerce is required to establish regulations for nucleic acid synthesis security, including screening protocols for covered providers and a list of sequences of concern.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 29

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.