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HR10568119th CongressWALLET
Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act
Sponsored By: Representative Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced
Summary
Would make genetic and other sensitive biometric data systems a CISA-designated critical infrastructure and give the agency new duties to secure them. It also creates formal consultation and secure communication channels with the biotechnology sector and the Office of Biometric Identity Management.
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- CISA and federal staff: Would require CISA to plan, manage, and coordinate security for genetic data systems, ensure enough agency staffing, and provide training for federal personnel on unique technical and ethical risks.
- Biotechnology sector and OBIM: Would mandate consultation and collaboration with biotech stakeholders and the Office of Biometric Identity Management to develop security protocols, hold coordinated engagements, and offer a secure line for reporting incidents and requesting technical help.
- Genetic and biometric systems: Would explicitly treat genetic data systems that involve genomic sequences and sensitive biometric data as critical infrastructure and add genetic and biometric data security to CISA’s list of protection priorities.
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Federal protections for genetic data
If enacted, this bill would let federal cybersecurity officials treat systems that store, process, or send genomic sequences and other sensitive biometric data as critical infrastructure. It would require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to plan and coordinate security for those systems, keep enough staff, and provide training for relevant federal personnel. The bill would also require CISA to consult and collaborate with biotechnology firms and other stakeholders, coordinate with the Office of Biometric Identity Management, and provide a secure channel for incident reports and technical help. These changes would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
OK • R
Sponsored 9/24/2026
Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/24/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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