Homestake AI Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an extremophile whole genome sequencing initiative.

The Homestake AI Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an extremophile whole genome sequencing initiative. The initiative will collect, catalogue, and sequence the whole genomes and metabolites of extremophile samples from animals, plants, fungi, and microbes. The Secretary will select locations for sample collection, including mines or former mines, based on unique properties, risk of destruction, and potential for scientific discovery. The initiative will also establish a database for collected data and ensure cybersecurity and access safeguards.

Homestake AI Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an extremophile whole genome sequencing initiative.

The Homestake AI Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an extremophile whole genome sequencing initiative. The initiative will collect, catalogue, and sequence the whole genomes and metabolites of extremophile samples from animals, plants, fungi, and microbes. The Secretary will select locations for sample collection, including mines or former mines, based on unique properties, risk of destruction, and potential for scientific discovery. The initiative will also establish a database for collected data and ensure cybersecurity and access safeguards.