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Genetic Services Funding Study: National Security and Data Protection

This act mandates a study to assess if public funds are used for genetic services by entities linked to countries of concern. The goal is to protect US citizens' genetic data and national security. The study will evaluate risks and propose solutions to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Key points
The government will investigate if companies from countries of concern access US citizens' genetic data through public funding.
The aim is to protect genetic data privacy and national security from potential misuse.
The study report will identify security vulnerabilities and propose solutions to address them.
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Print number: 117_HR_6363
Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]
Process start date: 2022-01-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Genetic Sequencing Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6363.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will investigate if companies from countries of concern access US citizens' genetic data through public funding.
  • The aim is to protect genetic data privacy and national security from potential misuse.
  • The study report will identify security vulnerabilities and propose solutions to address them.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Health Security