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Don’t Sell My DNA Act

8/2/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4492

The bill "To amend title 11, United States Code, to account for the protection of genetic information in bankruptcy" (H.R. 4492) was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 17, 2025. It aims to make changes within the United States Code related to the treatment of genetic information in bankruptcy proceedings, focusing on enhancing protections in this specific context.

Current Status of Bill HR 4492

Bill HR 4492 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4492 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2025.  Bill HR 4492's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4492

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4492

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4492

To amend title 11, United States Code, to account for the protection of genetic information in bankruptcy.
To amend title 11, United States Code, to account for the protection of genetic information in bankruptcy.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4492

Ben Cline
Ben Cline
VirginiaRepublican
Zoe Lofgren
Zoe Lofgren
CaliforniaDemocrat
Mark Harris
Mark Harris
North CarolinaIndependent

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