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119-s-5522119th CongressWALLET

Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act

Sponsored By: Senator Young, Todd [R-IN]

Introduced

Summary

Designating genetic data systems that store genomic sequences and other sensitive biometric data as critical infrastructure is the bill's core goal. This bill would expand the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's role to include staffing, training, coordination, secure reporting, and collaboration with the biotechnology sector and other federal agencies.

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  • Biotech companies and labs would get formal consultation channels with CISA and a secure line to raise concerns, report incidents, and request technical assistance.
  • Federal personnel and agencies would face new training and staffing requirements so CISA can oversee security management of genetic data systems and work with offices like the Office of Biometric Identity Management.
  • The biosecurity and critical infrastructure community would see genetic and biometric data added as a named security category under CISA, creating a clearer federal focus on protecting biological data and biotechnology infrastructure.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Protections for genetic and biometric data

If enacted, this bill would direct CISA to treat systems that store genomic sequences and other sensitive biometric data as critical infrastructure. It would require CISA to oversee planning, management, and staffing to protect those systems. It would require CISA to provide training for federal personnel on unique security and ethical issues. It would require CISA to consult and collaborate with U.S. biotechnology stakeholders and relevant federal agencies, including the Office of Biometric Identity Management, and to provide a secure channel for reporting incidents and requesting technical help. These changes would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Young, Todd [R-IN]

IN • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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