# 119-s-2695: Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025

119-s-2695, Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2695
- Congress: 119
- Title: Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**National Synthetic Biology Center** would be established at the Department of Agriculture to run competitive grant programs that use synthetic biology to boost agricultural performance, cut environmental impacts, and strengthen food-system resilience. - Farmers and producers could access new tools and crops aimed at higher yields, better pest and disease resistance, and improved climate resilience through funded research and commercialization pathways. - Research institutions, including 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant schools, National Laboratories, and nonprofits would be eligible for grants and must partner with at least one other entity. The Center would begin awarding grants within one year of enactment and would report progress to Congress every two years. - Biotech and food companies could accelerate development and scaling of new protein sources, microbial and fermentation-based products, vaccines, and plant-derived therapeutics through coordinated technology transfer and advanced manufacturing support. *This bill would authorize $5.0 million per year for grants and $1.0 million per year for Center operations for fiscal years 2026–2030, a total of $30.0 million, and would increase federal spending.*

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- USDA synthetic biology research center: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would require USDA to create a National Synthetic Biology Center to run competitive grants. The bill would authorize $5 million a year for grants and $1 million a year for setup. These authorizations would cover fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and remain available until expended…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-579: Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025
- 119-s-2975: PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025
- 119-s-1387: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-873: Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-2695 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2695)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-579: Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-579)
- [119-s-2975: PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2975)
- [119-s-1387: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1387)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-873: Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-873)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2695 (as of 2026-04-21).