118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 2400 — Securing Gene Synthesis Act

“A bill 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 19, 2023

Last action Jul 19, 2023

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Jul 19, 2023

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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 Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Jul 19, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Jul 19, 2023

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