Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025
The Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025 establishes a National Synthetic Biology Center within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to award competitive grants to eligible land-grant universities (1862, 1890, and 1994 institutions). The center funds research focused on synthetic biology applications in agriculture, including gene editing, microbiomes, AI-driven modeling, and sustainable food production systems. Grants require partnerships with entities like National Laboratories or nonprofits and must address specific priorities like climate-resilient crops or new protein sources. The bill authorizes $5 million annually for grants and $1 million annually for center operations from 2026-2030, with mandatory progress reports to Congress.
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 3, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Sep 3, 2025
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