H.R. 8981: SCALE Biology Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-05-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-21 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-22 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jay Obernolte | R CA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-21 |
| Zoe Lofgren | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-21 |
| James C. Moylan | R GU (original cosponsor) 2026-05-21 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2026-06-15 |
| Deborah K. Ross | D NC 2026-07-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8981 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8981?
H.R. 8981 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: SCALE Biology Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8981 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).