Web of Biological Data Act of 2026
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Latest action (11 Jun 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 9307, the "Web of Biological Data Act of 2026," would direct the Secretary of Energy to fund a National Laboratory, through a competitive grant process, to build a centralized online resource called the "Web of Biological Data." This system is intended to give researchers a single point of access to federally funded biological datasets and to support use of artificial intelligence and other advanced computational tools in biological research. The bill lays out a phased timeline—an implementation plan within one year, an initial "Phase I" version within two years, and an expanded "Phase II" version within five years—along with requirements for data-quality standards, tiered cybersecurity protections, restrictions on sharing data with certain foreign countries, an advisory board, and regular progress and cybersecurity reports to Congress.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Energy, National Laboratories, other federal agencies holding biological data, and researchers in academia, industry, and government who would use the new data platform. It also involves the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Science Foundation, and the National Library of Medicine through required collaboration. The bill authorizes specific funding levels—$30 million and $310 million over the first three years for related programs, and $80 million annually for two additional years—and includes a provision stating that existing privacy, informed consent, and data-protection requirements remain unaffected.
The bill was introduced on June 11, 2026, by Rep. Matt Van Epps and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been voted on, and would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
11 Jun 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9307 do?
- H.R. 9307, the "Web of Biological Data Act of 2026," would direct the Secretary of Energy to fund a National Laboratory, through a competitive grant process, to build a centralized online resource called the "Web of Biological Data." This system is intended to give researchers a single point of access to federally funded biological datasets and to support use of artificial intelligence and other advanced computational tools in biological research. The bill lays out a phased timeline—an implementation plan within one year, an initial "Phase I" version within two years, and an expanded "Phase II" version within five years—along with requirements for data-quality standards, tiered cybersecurity protections, restrictions on sharing data with certain foreign countries, an advisory board, and regular progress and cybersecurity reports to Congress. The bill primarily affects the Department of Energy, National Laboratories, other federal agencies holding biological data, and researchers in academia, industry, and government who would use the new data platform. It also involves the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Science Foundation, and the National Library of Medicine through required collaboration. The bill authorizes specific funding levels—$30 million and $310 million over the first three years for related programs, and $80 million annually for two additional years—and includes a provision stating that existing privacy, informed consent, and data-protection requirements remain unaffected. The bill was introduced on June 11, 2026, by Rep. Matt Van Epps and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been voted on, and would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 9307 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9307. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9307?
- H.R. 9307 was sponsored by Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9307?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (11 Jun 2026).
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