Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026

Senate Bill

S. 3741

119th Congress

Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 29, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Summary

This bill appears to update and modernize the country's biosecurity systems and policies. Based on the title, it likely addresses how the government protects against biological threats and encourages new approaches or technologies in this area.

Latest Action

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

Introduced1/29/2026

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

ChamberSenate

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Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026

This bill appears to update and modernize the country's biosecurity systems and policies. Based on the title, it likely addresses how the government protects against biological threats and encourages new approaches or technologies in this area.

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This bill appears to update and modernize the country's biosecurity systems and policies. Based on the title, it likely addresses how the government protects against biological threats and encourages new approaches or technologies in this area.

Bill Number: 3741
Introduced: 1/29/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026
Bill Number: 3741
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 1/29/2026
Summary: This bill appears to update and modernize the country's biosecurity systems and policies. Based on the title, it likely addresses how the government protects against biological threats and encourages new approaches or technologies in this area.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill appears to update and modernize the country's biosecurity systems and policies. Based on the title, it likely addresses how the government protects against biological threats and encourages new approaches or technologies in this area.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on modernizing biosecurity, which involves protecting people, agriculture, and the environment from harmful biological agents.
It likely includes provisions to encourage innovation in detecting, preventing, or responding to biological threats.
The legislation was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review.
The bill is scheduled for potential implementation in 2026 based on its title.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Without the full text, the specific impacts are unclear, but biosecurity legislation typically affects federal agencies responsible for public health, agriculture, and national security. It may also impact researchers, healthcare providers, and industries involved in biological research or security technologies. The bill could change how the government prepares for and responds to biological threats like pandemics or bioterrorism.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3741, 119th Congress (2026). "Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3741

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