# 119-hr-7832: America’s Living Library Act

119-hr-7832, America’s Living Library Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7832
- Congress: 119
- Title: America’s Living Library Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Creates a U.S.-run pilot to sequence and store genomes from species in National Park units.** The program would collect samples, generate long-read sequence data and genome assemblies, and publish a public genomic database while keeping sensitive location and personal data restricted. - Researchers and educators would gain standardized, interoperable long-read genomic data and annotations, with initial sampling from 5 park units and plans to add 20 more within two years. Non-public access paths would be available for qualified U.S. AI developers and institutions. - Tribal nations and conservation partners must be consulted and collections must follow endangered species, migratory bird, marine mammal, and other permitting laws. Precise collection localities and personal identifiers are withheld to protect people and resources. - Museums, USDA germplasm programs, and federal labs would store and curate samples under U.S.-only custody and written repository agreements. The bill authorizes dedicated funding for USGS program work, Smithsonian and USDA storage, and NCBI data hosting. *Would authorize about $300 million across 2027–2031, increasing federal outlays if appropriated.*

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4] (D-MA), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Sequencing rules and tribal consultation: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would require federal agencies to use standard long‑read sequencing protocols, automated processing, and quality checks to make data consistent and reliable. The Secretary would partner with USDA, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and other relevant agencies t…
- Federal funding for genomic program: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would authorize about $300 million total for FY2027–FY2031 to run the pilot genomic program. The largest share would go to the Department of the Interior for sequencing and program oversight (about $177 million over those years). Other funds would go to Smithsonian collections,…
- Limits on sample exports and duration: cost, medium. If enacted, the bill would ban transferring, exporting, or loaning any physical samples collected under the program outside the United States. It would require that storage, curation, and lab processing of those samples occur only in U.S. facilities. The bill would also set the program to end 10 ye…
- Subscription funding and AI access: mixed, medium. If enacted, the Secretary would have to deliver an implementation plan within 180 days and a preliminary report within 3 years that recommends long-term funding. The 3-year report would propose a graduated subscription model for database access, with costs tied to organization size and usage and de…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-3277: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
- 119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-7832 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7832)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-3277: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3277)
- [119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3514)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7832 (as of 2026-09-21).