# 119-hr-6624: Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025

119-hr-6624, Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6624
- Congress: 119
- Title: Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-12-11
- Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Creates a license requirement for exporting digital sequences of synthetic DNA and RNA to foreign entities of concern.** It would require government approval before transferring such digital sequences designed by humans or AI, aiming to stop adversaries from accessing U.S. synthetic biology IP and sensitive data. - U.S. researchers and biotech companies: Would need a license to export, reexport, or transfer in-country digital sequences of synthetic DNA or RNA to a "foreign entity of concern." The rule covers sequences created by humans or AI and excepts information described in EAR 734.3(b). - National security and IP protection: Targets the bill's concerns about the People’s Republic of China using legal and institutional levers to access U.S. data and intellectual property. The policy is meant to deter IP theft and the transfer of dual-use synthetic biology capabilities. - Scope and timing: The text defines key terms such as "digital sequence," "synthetic DNA or RNA," and "foreign country/entity of concern." It would apply to exports, reexports, and in‑country transfers and requires the licensing regime to be in place within one year of enactment.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D-MD), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New export license for DNA files: cost, medium. This bill would require a federal license to send certain digital DNA or RNA sequence files to some foreign groups. The rule would apply to sequences designed by people or by artificial intelligence and must be in place not later than one year after enactment. It would cover digital files that enco…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-6624 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6624)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6624 (as of 2026-09-21).