S 2356
118th Congress
Senate
Health
Gene Synthesis Safety and Security Act
Introduced: July 18, 2023
Introduced by:
Hickenlooper, John W.
Democratic
· Colorado
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 18, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1