SB4729Introduced in the Senate
Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act of 2026
Introduced by Tom Cotton, District AR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill to impose mandatory minimum sentences for conspiracy to smuggle biological agents into the United States and for making false statements to Federal agents in connection with such smuggling, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
June 10, 2026
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Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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