United StatesProposal would direct CISA to protect genetic and biometric data systems
If adopted, the proposal would direct CISA to protect genetic data systems, train federal personnel, and work with U.S. groups on security concerns.
What it does
CISA would oversee security work for genetic data systems and train relevant federal personnel to protect them, including systems involving genomic sequences and other sensitive biometric data.
CISA would treat genetic data systems as critical infrastructure and consult U.S. biotechnology groups and relevant federal agencies on security protocols for those systems.
CISA would help biotechnology and other U.S. biosecurity groups coordinate on emerging security concerns and give them a secure way to report incidents and request technical help.
Argument forBiotechnology groups could report security concerns through a secure channel and get technical help from CISA, including for risks linking digital data with physical samples.
Argument againstCISA staff and outside groups could have less time for other work as they coordinate security concerns, handle reports, and respond to requests for help.
More detail
CISA would oversee security work for genetic data systems and train relevant federal personnel to protect them. The systems involve genomic sequences and other sensitive biometric data. The text gives no start date or deadline for these duties.
CISA would treat specified genetic data systems as critical infrastructure and consult on security protocols. The systems involve genomic sequences and other sensitive biometric data. Consultation would include U.S. biotechnology groups and federal agencies responsible for collecting and protecting the systems. The text gives no start date or deadline for the designation or consultation.
CISA would help groups coordinate on security concerns and give them a secure way to contact the agency. The groups include U.S. biotechnology stakeholders and other U.S. stakeholders involved in biosecurity policy development and enforcement. The text gives no start date or deadline for these activities.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Introduced in HouseLatest
- Sep 24Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.Introduced
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