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Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act

5/29/2026, 4:39 PM

Summary of Bill S 4491

The bill titled "A bill to enhance diplomatic engagement on international biotechnology and biosecurity matters" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 12, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to improve diplomatic efforts related to international biotechnology and biosecurity issues. Specific provisions and directives within the bill are not provided in the context.

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Current Status of Bill S 4491

Bill S 4491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2026. Bill S 4491 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 12, 2026.  Bill S 4491's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of May 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4491

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4491

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4491

A bill to enhance diplomatic engagement on international biotechnology and biosecurity matters.
A bill to enhance diplomatic engagement on international biotechnology and biosecurity matters.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4491

Tim Sheehy
Tim Sheehy
MontanaIndependent
Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
New HampshireDemocrat

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