Bill · S. 2695· Senate(119-S-2695)
Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/3/2025
- Last activity
- 9/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Todd Young
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the National Synthetic Biology Center under the Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to specific eligible institutions. The purpose of the Center is to act as a hub for researchers and industry partners to discover and develop science-based synthetic biology solutions. These solutions aim to improve agricultural performance, minimize environmental impacts, and enhance food system resiliency. The legislation outlines specific research priorities, including cellular biology, gene editing, and digital agriculture. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Center maintain a website, submit biennial reports to Congress, and authorize specific appropriations through fiscal year 2030.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The bill explicitly establishes grant programs and funding for advanced research in synthetic biology, cellular biology, and gene editing.
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
Farmers stand to benefit directly from new climate-resilient crops, improved input efficiencies, and enhanced disease-resistant agricultural technologies.
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The legislation authorizes targeted appropriations for synthetic biology research priorities in agriculture and food science.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3(b)(2) establishes a Center to act as a hub for researchers and industry partners to develop science-based solutions that improve agricultural performance while minimizing environmental impact and improving food system resiliency, which could benefit the public by fostering a more reliable food supply.
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Section 3(e)(2)(C) allows grant funds to advance the development and commercialization of nutritional and therapeutic innovations, which could positively impact people by improving the health of livestock and companion animals.
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Section 3(e)(2)(D) permits the creation of new crops with functional mutations that improve performance and increase climate resiliency through increased efficiency in input use and greater disease and pest resistance, potentially benefiting farmers and consumers through a more stable harvest.
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Section 3(h) requires the Center to establish and maintain a website with a user-friendly portal to disseminate findings and connect researchers and innovators, which can help people easily access educational resources and collaboration opportunities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Students+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Improves Small Business Support+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4Improves Environmental Protections+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5
- 9/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California