S.4227

Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2026

Introduced·3/26/26

Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2026 mandates logbook requirements for distributors of highly pathogenic agents.

The Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a program ensuring distributors of highly pathogenic agents maintain detailed logbooks. These logbooks must include specific information about each sale, lease, loan, or transfer of such agents. The Act also mandates the establishment of a Public Health Biosafety and Biosecurity Team to serve as a central contact for state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies on issues related to high-containment laboratories.

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Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

Mar 26

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.