# 119-s-4023: America’s Living Library Act

119-s-4023, America’s Living Library Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4023
- Congress: 119
- Title: America’s Living Library Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-03-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-24

## Summary

**Creates a U.S.-run genomic sequencing and sample-storage pilot focused on species in the National Park System.** The bill would set up a USGS program to collect, sequence, and catalog whole genomes, run a public genomic database with controlled access, require domestic-only handling and storage of physical samples, and fund sequencing and repositories across FY2027–FY2031. - Researchers and educators: Gain standardized, quality-checked whole-genome data through a public database and non-public expedited access pathways limited to U.S. entities not owned or controlled by foreign entities of concern. - Federal collections and labs: Requires domestic-only sample processing and long-term repositories, names Smithsonian and USDA repositories for storage, and directs multi-agency funding and governance for sequencing and curation. - Tribes and conservation enforcement: Requires Tribal consultation and sampling to follow the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Lacey Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and other permitting rules. *This bill would increase federal spending by about $300 million across FY2027–FY2031.*

## Cosponsors (12)

- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Domestic-only sample storage rules: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would require that all physical samples collected by the program stay in the United States for storage, curation, and lab work. Samples would remain owned by the program but may be housed at domestic repositories like the Smithsonian or USDA under written agreements. The Secret…
- Genomic pilot for parks and research: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would create an America’s Living Library pilot office in the U.S. Geological Survey to collect and sequence genomes from National Park units. The Secretary would hire staff and may contract with federal and nonfederal partners, subject to conflict‑of‑interest rules. The Secreta…
- Funding and subscription plan: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would authorize multi-year funding for the program from FY2027 through FY2031. For example, the Secretary’s office would be authorized about $16.5 million in FY2027–28, $36 million in FY2029, and $54 million in FY2030–31. NIH, Smithsonian, and USDA labs would also get specified…

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- 119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

## Sources
- [119-s-4023 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4023)

## Related
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- [119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1032)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "Nat…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-837)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4023 (as of 2026-09-24).