Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-04-13T18:48:39Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4227 Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/13/2026, 6:48 PM

Summary of Bill S 4227

This bill, "A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services... to carry out a program under which the Secretary requires each covered distributor of a highly pathogenic agent to comply with certain logbook requirements, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on March 26, 2026. The bill focuses on mandating covered distributors of highly pathogenic agents to adhere to specific logbook requirements as part of a program overseen by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, carried out through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.

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Current Status of Bill S 4227

Bill S 4227 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2026. Bill S 4227 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2026. Bill S 4227's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 26, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4227

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4227

Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2026

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, to carry out a program under which the Secretary requires each covered distributor of a highly pathogenic agent to comply with certain logbook requirements, and for other purposes.