Support the Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act to require synthetic DNA sellers and DNA-producing machine manufacturers to know their customers and what they are being asked to make.

Chrissy Houlahan · Pennsylvania · Democratic

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Commitment kind: action. Promised action: Support and advance legislation requiring synthetic DNA sellers and related machine manufacturers to know their customers and what they are being asked to make.. Promised outcome: Reduce the risk that dangerous actors misuse DNA synthesis technology while preserving biotechnology innovation.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. Press release from Houlahan's congressional office announcing her introduction of the Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act as U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 6th District.

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The Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act would close this dangerous gap by requiring companies that sell synthetic DNA, as well as the manufacturers of the machines that produce it, to know their customers and exactly what they're being asked to make.

Houlahan introduced legislation to require synthetic DNA companies and machine manufacturers to know their customers and orders in order to reduce biosecurity risks.

Houlahan, Pfluger Introduce the Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act | U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan
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