# 119-s-5522: Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act

119-s-5522, Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-22).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5522
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-22

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Protections for genetic and biometric data: benefit, medium. 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 pe…

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## Sources
- [119-s-5522 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5522)

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- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-4578: Gateway to Careers Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4578)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-3359: Fast Track To and Through College Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3359)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5522 (as of 2026-10-22).