S3741Referred to Committee

Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-29
Introduced
5
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Sponsor

Tom Cotton
Tom Cotton
Republican · AR · Senator
Votes with party: 76.9% (876 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (5)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2026-01-29

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would update and strengthen the nation's defenses against biological threats by modernizing how the government detects, responds to, and prevents disease outbreaks and bioterrorism. It likely includes funding and new tools for laboratories, disease surveillance systems, and coordination between federal agencies and private companies that work on infectious disease research. The changes would affect public health officials, research institutions, and companies involved in biotechnology and medical diagnostics.

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Science, Technology, Communications
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