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
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 18, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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