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H.R. 3029

To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support nucleic acid screening, and for other purposes.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR)

16 July 2026 | Reported by committee (Science, Space, and Technology, H. Rept. 119-751)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: The bill would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop best practices and technical standards for nucleic acid synthesis—the process of creating custom DNA and RNA used in medicines and agricultural products—to address biosecurity risks from potential misuse. It would direct NIST to conduct research on screening, operational security, and related topics, convene industry and stakeholder groups to establish consensus priorities, and advance safety standards for engineering biology and biomanufacturing, including risks from artificial intelligence.

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Posted 10 September 2026

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H.R. 3029 | To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support nucleic acid screening, and for other purposes. | Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR) | Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee 📅 16 July 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Science, Space, and Technology, H. Rept. 119-751) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: The bill would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop best practices and technical standards for nucleic acid synthesis—the process of creating custom DNA and RNA used in medicines and agricultural products—to address biosecurity risks from potential misuse. It would direct NIST to conduct research on screening, operational security, and related topics, convene industry and stakeholder groups to establish consensus priorities, and advance safety standards for engineering biology and biomanufacturing, including risks from artificial intelligence. [AI-Generated]

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