S.4770

Web of Biological Data Act of 2026

Introduced·6/11/26

Establishes a centralized data resource for biological research, managed by a National Laboratory.

The Web of Biological Data Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Energy to establish a centralized data resource, known as the "Web of Biological Data," through a competitive grant to a National Laboratory. This resource aims to facilitate biological research using advanced computational methods like artificial intelligence. The Web will serve as a single point of entry for researchers to access various biological data sources, especially those funded by the federal government.

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History

Jun 11

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.