SENATE 2400118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Securing Gene Synthesis Act
- Last Action
- 7/19/2023
Actions
- 2023-07-19Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2023-07-19Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-07-19 (00)
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.
Subjects
- 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
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