Web of Biological Data Act of 2026
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Latest action (11 Jun 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
What this bill does
S. 4770, the Web of Biological Data Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Energy to award a competitive grant to a National Laboratory to create a centralized data resource called the "Web of Biological Data." This system would serve as a single point of access for researchers to reach federally funded and other biological data, incorporating quality metrics, interoperability standards, and tiered cybersecurity protections. The bill also establishes a related research and development program on biological data science, sets a phased rollout (an initial test version within two years, followed by an expanded version within five years), creates an advisory board to oversee implementation, and requires periodic cybersecurity assessments and reports to Congress.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Energy, National Laboratories, other federal agencies holding biological data (such as those overseeing biosafety and biosecurity), and researchers in academia and industry who would gain access to the new data platform. It also involves coordination with the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Library of Medicine, and includes provisions restricting data sharing with certain foreign countries. The bill authorizes specific funding levels for the program's early phases and states that existing privacy, consent, and data protection requirements remain unaffected.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 11, 2026, by Senator Todd Young along with several cosponsors, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in both the Senate and House before it could become law.
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Timeline
11 Jun 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does S. 4770 do?
- S. 4770, the Web of Biological Data Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Energy to award a competitive grant to a National Laboratory to create a centralized data resource called the "Web of Biological Data." This system would serve as a single point of access for researchers to reach federally funded and other biological data, incorporating quality metrics, interoperability standards, and tiered cybersecurity protections. The bill also establishes a related research and development program on biological data science, sets a phased rollout (an initial test version within two years, followed by an expanded version within five years), creates an advisory board to oversee implementation, and requires periodic cybersecurity assessments and reports to Congress. The bill primarily affects the Department of Energy, National Laboratories, other federal agencies holding biological data (such as those overseeing biosafety and biosecurity), and researchers in academia and industry who would gain access to the new data platform. It also involves coordination with the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Library of Medicine, and includes provisions restricting data sharing with certain foreign countries. The bill authorizes specific funding levels for the program's early phases and states that existing privacy, consent, and data protection requirements remain unaffected. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 11, 2026, by Senator Todd Young along with several cosponsors, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in both the Senate and House before it could become law.
- Has S. 4770 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4770. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4770?
- S. 4770 was sponsored by Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4770?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (11 Jun 2026).
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