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119th Congress
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SENATES. 3741· 119th Congress

Strengthen U.S. biosecurity and lab safety

Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026

Sponsor
Tom Cotton (R-AR)
Introduced
Jan 29, 2026
Last Action
Jan 29, 2026
Passage
20%
Introduced
Jan 29, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Aims to modernize U.S. biosecurity and oversight of risky biological research.
  • Promotes innovation while tightening safety controls.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Seeks to prevent lab accidents and misuse of dangerous pathogens.
  • Affects researchers, public health, and national security.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Referred to the Senate Commerce Committee.
  • Early stage in the process.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jan 29, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Jan 29, 2026Introduced in Senate