S.4729

Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for smuggling biological agents into the U.S. and making false statements related to such smuggling.

The Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act of 2026 amends the federal criminal code to impose mandatory minimum sentences for conspiracy to smuggle biological agents into the United States and for making false statements to federal agents in connection with such smuggling. Specifically, it mandates a minimum 20-year prison term for smuggling biological agents and a minimum 5-year term for making false statements related to such smuggling. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's enactment.