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Securing Gene Synthesis Act

USA118th CongressS-2400| Senate 
| Updated: 7/19/2023
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 21, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4702
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 19, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • July 21, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4702
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4702: Securing Gene Synthesis Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGeneticsHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical researchResearch administration and funding

Securing Gene Synthesis Act

USA118th CongressS-2400| Senate 
| Updated: 7/19/2023
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.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 21, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4702
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 19, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • July 21, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4702
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4702: Securing Gene Synthesis Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationGeneticsHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical researchResearch administration and funding