The bill would create a National Science Foundation program to fund research on environmental, human health, and animal health risks from organisms made with biotechnology. It gives priority to research on unintended genetic changes, risk management, gene transfer, and the spread of modified organisms. It also requires the National Academies to study biotechnology safety and benefits and report recommendations to federal agencies and Congress.
The bill would support research and reviews to help inform biotechnology regulation. It does not set new requirements for individuals or businesses in the text provided.
The bill authorizes $50 million for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 for the research program, and $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 for the study and related work. These are authorized amounts, not a statement that the money has been spent.
The bill states that research could help federal and state governments, industry, and other stakeholders address biotechnology safety and develop clear regulatory pathways.
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