H.R. 4729: To codify Executive Order 14292 relating to improving the safety and security of biological research.

119th Congress · introduced 2025-07-23 · Health · Latest: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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To codify Executive Order 14292 relating to improving the safety and security of biological research.

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To codify Executive Order 14292 relating to improving the safety and security of biological research.

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Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] · 0 cosponsors

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