S. 2695: Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-09-03 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-09-15 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-09-03):
Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish the National Synthetic Biology Center. The purpose of the center is to provide a hub for researchers and U.S. industry partners to discover and develop science-based solutions based on synthetic biology to improve agricultural performance while (1) minimizing environmental impact, and (2) improving the overall resiliency of the food system.
The center must provide grants to certain land-grant universities to carry out projects in partnership with nonprofit organizations, state entities, national laboratories, or other land-grant universities. In awarding grants, the center must prioritize certain areas of research, including microbiomes or microbes, gene editing, digital agriculture, and controlled environment agriculture.
In addition, the center must establish and maintain a website with a user-friendly portal in order to disseminate synthetic biology findings and connect researchers and innovators.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-03 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2695?
S. 2695 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2695 are available on congress.gov.
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