S. 2400 · 118th Congress · Senate

Securing Gene Synthesis Act

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced
Jul 19, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Securing Gene Synthesis Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue regulations to prevent the misuse of de novo gene synthesis products (i.e., manufactured gene products), including screening protocols for providers of these products. Federal agencies and entities that receive federal funds may only purchase such products from providers that comply with the screening protocols.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 19, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. JUL 19, 2023IntroReferral

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

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: Jul 19, 2023

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