Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act of 2026

This bill, "A bill to impose mandatory minimum sentences for conspiracy to smuggle biological agents into the United States and for making false statements to Federal agents in connection with such smuggling, and for other purposes," designated as S. 4729 in the 119th Congress, aims to establish mandatory minimum sentences for individuals involved in the conspiracy to smuggle biological agents into the U.S. and for providing false statements to Federal agents related to such smuggling activities. The bill is focused on addressing security concerns and imposing stricter penalties for offenses associated with the smuggling of biological agents.