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119th Congress · H.R. 3029 · Passed Origin

Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act

Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act This bill explicitly requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support the development of best practices and technical standards for nucleic acid synthesis. Nucleic acids, including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA), carry genetic information within cells. Nucleic acid synthesis is the process of designing and creating custom nucleic acids; it is used in the development of medications and agricultural products. However, this technology also poses a risk of misuse (e.g., the intentional or unintentional creation of dangerous biological agents). The bill requires NIST to carry out measurement research to support the development and improvement of biosecurity best practices and technical standards related to nucleic acid synthesis. This effort must address specified topics including nucleic acid synthesis screening, operational security, and conformity assessment. (A 2023 executive order titled Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence directed NIST to develop and refine similar specifications and best practices for use by synthetic nucleic acid providers. NIST's work on this topic is ongoing.) In carrying out this effort, NIST must convene stakeholders to develop and periodically update consensus priorities and best practices for synthetic nucleic acid screening mechanisms. Within a specified period, NIST must submit a summary of the stakeholder group’s findings to Congress. NIST must also take steps to advance risk management best practices and technical standards for engineering biology and biomanufacturing, including with respect to risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence.

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SubjectsBiological and life sciencesCell biology and embryologyResearch and development

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To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support nucleic acid screening, and for other purposes.
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. SALINAS:H.R. 3029.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Pursuant to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3[Page H1684]

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  • Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] · [D-OR-6] · S001226
    Dem-OR-6 current · 2 terms · @repsalinas · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Andrea Salinas
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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Committee memberships (6)

  • Energy (house) · house · rank 2
  • Forestry and Horticulture (house) · house · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • House Committee on Agriculture (house) · house · rank 9 · site
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 5 · site
  • Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture (house) · house · rank 5
  • Space and Aeronautics (house) · house · rank 5

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District offices (2)

  • 18861 SW Martinazzi Avenue, #200, Tualatin, OR, 97062 · 503-385-0906 · 45.3836673,-122.7589721
  • 530 Center Street NE, #415, Salem, OR, 97301 · 503-385-0906 · 44.9426147,-123.0351991

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2025-02-12
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$1,613,394.40
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Cosponsors (3)

  • Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] · [R-GA-7] · M001218 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-28 · original
    Rep-GA-7 current · 2 terms · @RepMcCormick · 1 district office
  • Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] · [D-DE-0] · M001238 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-29
    Dem-DE current · 1 term · 1 district office
  • Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] · [D-NY-19] · R000622 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-30
    Dem-NY-19 current · 1 term · 2 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-07-21T20:33:33ZReferred To
  • Science, Space, and Technology Committee [House Standing]
    2026-07-16T14:11:22ZReported By
    2025-04-29T21:11:11ZMarkup By
    2025-04-28T16:01:05ZReferred To

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  • 2026-07-21IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-07-20 17:27:58FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-07-20 17:27:55FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4666)
  • 2026-07-20 17:27:55Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4666)
  • 2026-07-20 17:20:12FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3029.
  • 2026-07-20 17:20:11FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4666-4667)
  • 2026-07-20 17:20:08FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-07-16CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 654.
  • 2026-07-16CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-751.
  • 2026-07-16Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-751.
  • 2025-04-29Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • 2025-04-29Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-04-28IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • 2025-04-28IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-04-28IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-07-22T05:38:26Z
    To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support nucleic acid screening, and for other purposes.
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-22T05:38:24Z
    To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support nucleic acid screening, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-05-08T18:23:21Z
    Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-05-08T04:33:22Z
    To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support nucleic acid screening, and for other purposes.

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00 · 2025-04-28 · Introduced in House

Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act

This bill explicitly requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support the development of best practices and technical standards for nucleic acid synthesis.

Nucleic acids, including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA), carry genetic information within cells. Nucleic acid synthesis is the process of designing and creating custom nucleic acids; it is used in the development of medications and agricultural products. However, this technology also poses a risk of misuse (e.g., the intentional or unintentional creation of dangerous biological agents).

The bill requires NIST to carry out measurement research to support the development and improvement of biosecurity best practices and technical standards related to nucleic acid synthesis. This effort must address specified topics including nucleic acid synthesis screening, operational security, and conformity assessment. (A 2023 executive order titled Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence directed NIST to develop and refine similar specifications and best practices for use by synthetic nucleic acid providers. NIST's work on this topic is ongoing.)

In carrying out this effort, NIST must convene stakeholders to develop and periodically update consensus priorities and best practices for synthetic nucleic acid screening mechanisms. Within a specified period, NIST must submit a summary of the stakeholder group’s findings to Congress.

NIST must also take steps to advance risk management best practices and technical standards for engineering biology and biomanufacturing, including with respect to risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence.

Related bills

  • HR 9194 (118) Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act
    Latest: 2024-09-11 — Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)

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Laws

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Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-751

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 3029, Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act2025-06-24T19:56:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on April 29, 2025

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