S. 4023 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

America’s Living Library Act

What it does

Establishes the America's Living Library Project, a pilot program within the United States Geological Survey to collect genomic data from species in selected units of the National Park System.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to select 5 units of the National Park System within 180 days and an additional 20 units within 2 years at which to carry out collection, sequencing, and cataloging of animal, plant, fungal, and microbial samples.
Requires the Secretary to establish a publicly available genomic database with resulting data from the program, while withholding personally identifiable information and sensitive collection locality information.
Authorizes the program office to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with Federal agencies and public or private entities, including receiving in-kind contributions from biotechnology companies subject to conflict-of-interest vetting.

Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources