118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4702 — Securing Gene Synthesis Act

“To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prescribe a regulation reducing the risks in gene synthesis products, and for other purposes.”

Health

Introduced Jul 18, 2023

Last action Jul 21, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jul 18, 2023

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Referred

Jul 21, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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Senate

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Jul 21, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jul 18, 2023

Introduced in House

Jul 18, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.