S Bill 3558 Prohibiting Foreign Access to American Genetic Information Act of 2024

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-12-20

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.

Alternative Names

Prohibiting Foreign Access to American Genetic Information Act of 2024

Prohibiting Foreign Access to American Genetic Information Act of 2024

A bill to prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact

Congressional oversight

Government information and archives

Health technology, devices, supplies

Public contracts and procurement

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT]

Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]

Committees and Subcommittees

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

Prohibiting Foreign Access to American Genetic Information Act of 2024

10/10/2024, 9:41 PM

This bill prohibits federal contracting with certain biotechnology providers connected to foreign adversaries, with exceptions.

Specifically, the bill prohibits executive agencies from (1) procuring or obtaining any biotechnology equipment ...

Congress
118

Number
S - 3558

Introduced on
2023-12-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/23/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill prohibits federal contracting with certain biotechnology providers connected to foreign adversaries, with exceptions.

Specifically, the bill prohibits executive agencies from (1) procuring or obtaining any biotechnology equipment ...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Government information and archives•
Health technology, devices, supplies•
Public contracts and procurement

Comments

APPROVED
VG
Veda Grady
This bill good for America. Keep our info safe from outsiders. #privacy #USA

APPROVED
EK
Ellie Kaufman
I can't believe this bill is actually passing! It's ridiculous that they want to restrict access to genetic information from other countries. This is going to limit our ability to collaborate and make advancements in medical research. How will this i...

APPROVED
AD
Annalise Day
I think this bill is good cuz it stops other countries from getting our genetic info. I don't want my DNA going to some other place without my permission. This bill protects our privacy and keeps our info safe. How will this bill help keep our geneti...

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/6/2024

This bill prohibits federal contracting with certain biotechnology providers connected to foreign adversaries, with exceptions.

Specifically, the bill prohibits executive agencies from (1) procuring or obtaining any biotechnology equipment ...


Latest Action9/23/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.