# 119-s-863: Genomic Data Protection Act

119-s-863, Genomic Data Protection Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-863
- Congress: 119
- Title: Genomic Data Protection Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Would give consumers strong control over their genomic data held by direct-to-consumer testing companies.** It would require clear notices, easy access to data, and a way to delete accounts and ask companies to destroy biological samples. - Consumers: Individuals could access their genomic data and request deletion of their account and destruction of any biological sample. Companies would have to fulfill and notify consumers of deletion or destruction within 30 days. - Researchers and public health: Deidentified genomic data could still be shared for medical or scientific research if handled in line with HIPAA privacy rules and with contractual limits on reidentification. - Direct-to-consumer companies: Firms would need a simple, visible mechanism to provide rights through their main customer communication channel and must notify consumers at least 30 days before a sale or acquisition about the buyer and how to exercise rights. - Law enforcement and legal exceptions: Companies could refuse deletion when data is subject to a warrant, subpoena, court order, or other legal retention requirement. - Enforcement: Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act and the FTC would be empowered to enforce the rules and issue implementing regulations.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- FTC enforcement and rulemaking powers: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would let the Federal Trade Commission treat violations as unfair or deceptive acts under the FTC Act. The FTC would have the same powers, penalties, and duties it has now to enforce these rules. The FTC could write rules to carry out the law within one year after enactment. Th…
- Clear definitions for genomic terms: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would define key terms used in the law. "Biological sample" would mean body material that can contain DNA, like blood or saliva. "Consumer" would mean someone who gives a sample to a direct-to-consumer genomic testing company. "Deidentified genomic data" would mean data that ca…
- Control over your genomic data: benefit, low. If enacted, companies that sell direct-to-consumer genomic tests would have to give you an easy way to access your genomic data. You would be able to delete your account and ask the company to destroy your biological sample. Companies could refuse only when a warrant, subpoena, court order, or a la…
- Federal and state law preserved: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would not change other federal laws unless the bill itself specifically says so. State laws would still apply unless they conflict with this bill. If a state law conflicts, this bill would override the state law only to the extent of the conflict.

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-3265: Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
- 119-s-93: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025
- 119-s-1956: Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act

## Sources
- [119-s-863 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/863)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-3265: Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3265)
- [119-s-93: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-93)
- [119-s-1956: Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1956)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-863 (as of 2026-09-10).