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HR 4702 118th Congress House Health Administrative law and regulatory procedures Congressional oversight Department of Health and Human Services Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation Genetics Health technology, devices, supplies Medical research Research administration and funding

Securing Gene Synthesis Act

Introduced: July 18, 2023 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 18, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 21, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Brownley, Julia
California · Feb 15, 2024
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Sep 12, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4702: Securing Gene Synthesis Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4702/
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"H.R. 4702: Securing Gene Synthesis Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4702/.
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H.R. 4702, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4702/.
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