New Bill: Senator Todd Young introduces S. 4023: America’s Living Library Act - Quiver Quantitative

We have received text from S. 4023: America’s Living Library Act. This bill was received on 2026-03-05, and currently has 8 cosponsors. Here is a short summary of the bill: The America’s Living Library Act proposes the establishment of a program called the "America’s Living Library Project" managed by the Secretary of the Interior. The goal of this program is to collect new genomic data from various species found within the National Park System. Here is an outline of the key components of the bill: Definitions The bill provides definitions for several terms, including: Control : Refers to the ability to determine how an entity operates. Department : Refers to the Department of the Interior. High-priority species : Species deemed important for conservation status, cultural value, or biomedical relevance. Program : Refers to the America’s Living Library Project itself. Establishment of the Project The Secretary is tasked with establishing a pilot program aimed at the collection and management of genomic data. Program Purpose The project's main purpose is to facilitate the collection of genomic data from species located in various national parks, enhancing scientific knowledge and biodiversity preservation. Interagency Coordination The Secretary is required to coordinate efforts across different federal agencies to: Collect and catalog genomic samples from various organisms (plants, animals, fungi, and microbes). Create a publicly accessible genomic database for the collected data. Ensure integration with existing biological databases. Store samples long-term and manage their access appropriately. Program Administration A new office will be established within the United States Geological Survey to manage the program. The office will have the authority to enter contracts and agreements to ensure proper program operation. This includes engaging biotechnology firms for expertise and resources while ensuring there are no conflicts of interest. Selection of National Park Units Initial selections of national park units for sampling must be made within 180 days of enactment, with 5 parks selected initially and an additional 20 within 2 years based on specific ecological and operational criteria. Data Standards and Security The program mandates that: Data outputs must meet federal data standards for biological data. Cybersecurity measures must be in place to protect collected data. Tribal Consultation The Secretary will consult with Indian Tribes in accordance with established laws and practices during the program's implementation. Funding and Reporting The bill authorizes specific funding for each fiscal year appropriated for various program components, including oversight, sample storage, and data management. Reports on methodology and findings must be submitted to Congress periodically. Program Termination The program's authority will terminate 10 years after the enactment of this bill. Relevant Companies ADBE (Adobe Inc.): Engaged in providing data management and analytical services that may align with genomic data processing and analysis. ILMN (Illumina, Inc.): A well-known provider of genomic sequencing technology and services, likely to be impacted by potential partnerships for genomic sequencing. TMO (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.): This company provides various tools and technologies for genomic research and may engage in providing resources for the project. Senator Todd Young Bill Proposals Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Senator Todd Young: S.4070 : A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. S.4069 : A bill to direct the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish definitions, standards, resources, and frameworks to ensure certain biological datasets are ready for use in artificial intelligence models, and for other purposes. S.4023 : America’s Living Library Act S.3975 : IRA Charitable Rollover Facilitation and Enhancement Act of 2026 S.3952 : Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026 S.3950 : SAFER Transport Act You can track bills proposed by Senator Todd Young on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Young . Senator Todd Young Net Worth Quiver Quantitative estimates that Senator Todd Young is worth $91.0K , as of March 21st, 2026. This is the 460th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates. Young has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live. You can track Senator Todd Young's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Young . 2028 Indiana US Senate Election There has been approximately $11,500,527 of spending in Indiana US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates. Approximately $1,083,595 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. 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