S.4729

Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act of 2026

Introduced·6/10/26
Introduced

S. 4729

Introduced in Senate · June 23, 2026

June 10, 2026

Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

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, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act of 2026”.