To codify Executive Order 14292 relating to improving the safety and security of biological research.

# HR 4729 Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill would write into federal law the requirements from Executive Order 14292, which was issued to improve how the U.S. government oversees the safety and security of biological research. By "codifying" the executive order, Congress would make these rules permanent legislation rather than allowing them to depend on presidential actions that could change with a new administration. This means the safety standards and security measures for biological research would have stronger legal protection. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect laboratories, universities, research institutions, and government agencies that conduct biological research. Scientists, research facilities, and institutions receiving federal funding for biological work would need to comply with the established safety and security standards.

It could also affect federal agencies responsible for overseeing and enforcing these standards. **Current Status:** HR 4729 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX). Without additional information about the specific provisions of Executive Order 14292, the exact safety and security measures involved cannot be detailed here, but the bill's purpose is to ensure these standards remain in place through permanent legislation.