# 119-hr-4729: To codify Executive Order 14292 relating to improving the safety and security of biological research.

119-hr-4729, To codify Executive Order 14292 relating to improving the safety and security of biological research., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-07-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4729
- Congress: 119
- Title: To codify Executive Order 14292 relating to improving the safety and security of biological research.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-23
- Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-19

## Summary

**Makes Executive Order 14292 law to strengthen safety and security of biological research.** This bill would give Executive Order 14292 the force and effect of law, converting the order's measures aimed at improving the safety and security of biological research into legally binding requirements.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New legal rules for biological research: mixed, low. If enacted, this bill would give Executive Order 14292 the force of law. Labs, universities, biotech firms, researchers, and contractors covered by the Order would need to follow its rules. This could raise compliance costs for those groups and aim to reduce risks to the public. The change would ta…

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- 119-hr-9200: Secure the Border Act of 2026
- 119-hr-5247: To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.
- 119-hr-9199: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act
- 119-hr-624: RIFLE Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6764: Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Oversight Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-4729 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4729)

## Related
- [119-hr-137: TCJA Permanency Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-137)
- [119-hr-9200: Secure the Border Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9200)
- [119-hr-5247: To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5247)
- [119-hr-9199: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9199)
- [119-hr-624: RIFLE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-624)
- [119-hr-6764: Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Oversight Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6764)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4729 (as of 2026-07-19).