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The Pushes Labs Bill
New bill pushes labs to screen DNA for safety
Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act
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If passed, the bill would require labs to check DNA samples for dangerous germs, helping keep the public safe.
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Citizens could benefit from reduced risk of bio‑terror attacks, but the cost may fall on research labs and could slow innovation.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill is called Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act.
- Sponsored by both Democrats and Republicans.
- It amends the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act.
- It aims to support nucleic acid screening.
- It has passed the House and is now in the Senate.
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