The public record · 119th Congress

Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act of 2026

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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.Official Title as Introduced

Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 4729·Senate·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Sen. Tom Cotton(Republican-Arkansas)

Jun 10, 2026

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bill text

Jun 10, 2026As introduced in the Senate