Prohibiting Contracts with Biotechnology Companies Posing National Security Risks
This act aims to protect U.S. citizens' genetic data and national security by prohibiting government agencies from contracting with specific biotechnology companies linked to foreign governments, particularly China. This means taxpayer money will not support companies that could use genetic data for espionage or surveillance, safeguarding citizens' privacy and security.
Key points
U.S. government agencies will be barred from procuring equipment or services from biotechnology companies deemed national security concerns, such as BGI and WuXi Apptec.
Companies contracting with the U.S. government will not be allowed to use equipment or services from these prohibited biotechnology firms in their contract performance.
The goal is to prevent the transfer of U.S. citizens' genetic data to foreign governments that might use it for espionage or surveillance.
Status:
Expired
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