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Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2695| Senate 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025 mandates the establishment of a National Synthetic Biology Center within the Department of Agriculture. This Center will serve as a crucial hub for researchers and industry partners, aiming to discover and develop science-based solutions utilizing synthetic biology. The overarching goal is to improve agricultural performance, minimize environmental impact, and enhance the overall resiliency of the food system in the United States. The Center is authorized to award competitive grants to eligible institutions, specifically 1862, 1890, and 1994 Institutions, for projects that require partnerships with other entities such as nonprofit organizations, state entities, or National Laboratories. Grant applications must detail how proposed projects will promote innovative synthetic biology technologies, foster educational resources, enhance sustainability, and monitor real-world impacts. Key research priorities include cellular biology, gene editing, digital agriculture, and fermentation, with funds supporting purposes like exploring new protein sources, developing climate-resilient crops, and advancing manufacturing of agricultural products. The Center is required to begin awarding grants within one year of enactment and will coordinate with technology transfer offices to disseminate innovations and facilitate commercialization. It must also maintain a website to share findings and connect collaborators. Furthermore, the Center will submit biennial reports to Congress detailing research findings, innovation progress, grant recipient goals, and assessments of success, along with recommendations for administrative or legislative action. The bill authorizes appropriations of $5 million annually for grants and $1 million annually for the Center's establishment and operations from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4413
Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2024
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4413
    Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2024


  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2695| Senate 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
The Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025 mandates the establishment of a National Synthetic Biology Center within the Department of Agriculture. This Center will serve as a crucial hub for researchers and industry partners, aiming to discover and develop science-based solutions utilizing synthetic biology. The overarching goal is to improve agricultural performance, minimize environmental impact, and enhance the overall resiliency of the food system in the United States. The Center is authorized to award competitive grants to eligible institutions, specifically 1862, 1890, and 1994 Institutions, for projects that require partnerships with other entities such as nonprofit organizations, state entities, or National Laboratories. Grant applications must detail how proposed projects will promote innovative synthetic biology technologies, foster educational resources, enhance sustainability, and monitor real-world impacts. Key research priorities include cellular biology, gene editing, digital agriculture, and fermentation, with funds supporting purposes like exploring new protein sources, developing climate-resilient crops, and advancing manufacturing of agricultural products. The Center is required to begin awarding grants within one year of enactment and will coordinate with technology transfer offices to disseminate innovations and facilitate commercialization. It must also maintain a website to share findings and connect collaborators. Furthermore, the Center will submit biennial reports to Congress detailing research findings, innovation progress, grant recipient goals, and assessments of success, along with recommendations for administrative or legislative action. The bill authorizes appropriations of $5 million annually for grants and $1 million annually for the Center's establishment and operations from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4413
Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2024
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4413
    Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2024


  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted