Senate bill · S. 4363 (119th Congress)

Engineering Biology Readiness Act

Latest action Apr 21, 2026

U.S. Senate

Sponsor

U.S. Senator for Virginia · Democratic

Summary

Extends the annual National Biodefense Strategy briefing requirement for five years following enactment of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act and requires analysis and recommendations on the risks of engineering biology.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
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Committee

House Committee on Homeland Security · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · U.S. Senate.

Cosponsors

Ted Budd

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Ted Budd

Full history

Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.