Cloud LAB Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Mar 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 7801, the Cloud LAB Act of 2026, would require the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a pilot program for a network of "cloud laboratories." These are defined as physical labs equipped with instruments and robots that can be controlled remotely by scientists to conduct continuous experiments and collect biological data. The network aims to coordinate existing and new cloud laboratories, track biotechnology capabilities, and help researchers connect with needed resources.
The program would affect researchers, private industry, government laboratories, and academic institutions involved in biotechnology. Authorized researchers would be able to access biological data generated by these labs, potentially for training artificial intelligence models or for their own research projects. The bill outlines a phased approach, starting with an implementation plan and an advisory board, followed by competitive grant awards for Phase II and Phase III cloud laboratories.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 4, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It is currently in the earliest stage of the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
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Timeline
4 Mar 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7801 do?
- H.R. 7801, the Cloud LAB Act of 2026, would require the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a pilot program for a network of "cloud laboratories." These are defined as physical labs equipped with instruments and robots that can be controlled remotely by scientists to conduct continuous experiments and collect biological data. The network aims to coordinate existing and new cloud laboratories, track biotechnology capabilities, and help researchers connect with needed resources. The program would affect researchers, private industry, government laboratories, and academic institutions involved in biotechnology. Authorized researchers would be able to access biological data generated by these labs, potentially for training artificial intelligence models or for their own research projects. The bill outlines a phased approach, starting with an implementation plan and an advisory board, followed by competitive grant awards for Phase II and Phase III cloud laboratories. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 4, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It is currently in the earliest stage of the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 7801 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7801. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7801?
- H.R. 7801 was sponsored by Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7801?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (4 Mar 2026).
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