Web of Biological Data Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jun 11, 2026
What it does
The Web of Biological Data Act of 2026 would require the Secretary of Energy to establish a centralized data resource called the Web of Biological Data, hosted by a National Laboratory, to facilitate biological research using advanced computational methods like artificial intelligence. The bill affects federal researchers, agencies, industry, academia, and international partners by creating a single point of entry for accessing federally funded biological data, with requirements for cybersecurity safeguards, data quality metrics, tiered access controls, and collaboration across sectors. It mandates phased implementation, including an initial version within two years and full expansion…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.