House bill · H.R. 10197 (119th Congress)
Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: August Pfluger (U.S. Representative, TX-11, Republican)
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Summary
This bill would require providers and distributors of nucleic acid synthesis to verify buyer identity, assess risk, screen orders for sequences of concern, and report suspicious orders.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Aug 31, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Aug 31, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Aug 31, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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