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Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act

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This bill amends the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct measurement research and develop best practices and technical standards for nucleic acid synthesis screening as a biosecurity measure. The bill requires NIST to convene a consortium of industry, academic, and nonprofit stakeholders to develop screening priorities, best practices, and implementation guidance, and to submit a report to Congress within 18 months. The bill authorizes $5 million annually for fiscal years 2025–2029 to support this work.

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Bill details

Congress
118
Bill type
hr
Introduced
July 30, 2024
Sponsor
Not yet available
Last action
September 11, 2024— Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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