Legis Daily

Prohibiting Foreign Access to American Genetic Information Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-3558| Senate 
| Updated: 9/23/2024
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (10)
Rick Scott (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Mitt Romney (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 or service produced or provided by a biotechnology company of concern, or (2) entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract that uses such equipment or service or that will require the direct use of such equipment or services. Those agencies may not obligate or expend loan or grant funds for such purposes. A biotechnology company of concern includes BGI, MGI, Complete Genomics, WuXi AppTec, and any subsidiary, parent affiliate, or successor of such entities, and any entity that is subject to the jurisdiction, direction, control, or operates on behalf of the government of a foreign adversary; is involved in the manufacturing, distribution, provision, or procurement of a biotechnology equipment or service; and poses a risk to U.S. national security based on specified activities. Executive agencies may waive the prohibitions on a case-by-case basis under specified circumstances. The Office of Management and Budget must develop and periodically update a list of the entities that constitute biotechnology companies of concern.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Dec 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Dec 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 6, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 23, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-229.
Sep 23, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
  • December 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 6, 2024
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 23, 2024
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-229.


  • September 23, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8333: BIOSECURE Act
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth technology, devices, suppliesPublic contracts and procurement

Prohibiting Foreign Access to American Genetic Information Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-3558| Senate 
| Updated: 9/23/2024
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 or service produced or provided by a biotechnology company of concern, or (2) entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract that uses such equipment or service or that will require the direct use of such equipment or services. Those agencies may not obligate or expend loan or grant funds for such purposes. A biotechnology company of concern includes BGI, MGI, Complete Genomics, WuXi AppTec, and any subsidiary, parent affiliate, or successor of such entities, and any entity that is subject to the jurisdiction, direction, control, or operates on behalf of the government of a foreign adversary; is involved in the manufacturing, distribution, provision, or procurement of a biotechnology equipment or service; and poses a risk to U.S. national security based on specified activities. Executive agencies may waive the prohibitions on a case-by-case basis under specified circumstances. The Office of Management and Budget must develop and periodically update a list of the entities that constitute biotechnology companies of concern.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Dec 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Dec 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 6, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 23, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-229.
Sep 23, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
  • December 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 6, 2024
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 23, 2024
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-229.


  • September 23, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (10)
Rick Scott (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Mitt Romney (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8333: BIOSECURE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth technology, devices, suppliesPublic contracts and procurement