Regional Biocontainment Laboratory Authorization Act of 2023

This bill authorizes $52 million annually (2024-2028) to establish or maintain 12 regional biocontainment laboratories across the U.S. These labs, designated by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, directly affect researchers, public health agencies, and medical facilities by supporting biomedical research on biological threats like emerging infectious diseases. Key provisions require labs to conduct research, ensure surge capacity for outbreaks, share findings, provide safety training, and report safety incidents to HHS. The bill also mandates oversight, establishes a lab coordination board, and requires annual reports to Congress on lab activities and research outcomes.