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Gene Synthesis Safety and Security Act

USA118th CongressS-2356| Senate 
| Updated: 7/18/2023
John W. Hickenlooper

John W. Hickenlooper

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Budd (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Gene Synthesis Safety and Security Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to update guidance to address the potential misuse of gene synthesis products (i.e., manufactured genetic products) to obtain biological agents or toxins of concern. The guidance must include recommendations relating to screening protocols, recordkeeping, technological safeguards, and other specified information. HHS must evaluate the current landscape of gene synthesis manufacturers and related technology to inform the guidance. HHS must also solicit public input to develop a list of genetic sequences of concern.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 18, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-2333: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act

Gene Synthesis Safety and Security Act

USA118th CongressS-2356| Senate 
| Updated: 7/18/2023
Gene Synthesis Safety and Security Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to update guidance to address the potential misuse of gene synthesis products (i.e., manufactured genetic products) to obtain biological agents or toxins of concern. The guidance must include recommendations relating to screening protocols, recordkeeping, technological safeguards, and other specified information. HHS must evaluate the current landscape of gene synthesis manufacturers and related technology to inform the guidance. HHS must also solicit public input to develop a list of genetic sequences of concern.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 18, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
John W. Hickenlooper

John W. Hickenlooper

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Budd (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-2333: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted