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Securing Gene Synthesis Act

Introduced: July 19, 2023 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 19, 2023
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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 19, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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  • HR 4702 Identical bill Securing Gene Synthesis Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2400: Securing Gene Synthesis Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-2400/
MLA
"S. 2400: Securing Gene Synthesis Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-2400/.
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S. 2400, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-2400/.
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[S. 2400: Securing Gene Synthesis Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-2400/)
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