Requires licenses to send sensitive biology data to certain foreign governments and groups.
This bill would require U.S. biotechnology companies and researchers to get a special license before sending digital synthetic DNA or RNA sequences to certain foreign governments or groups linked to them. The goal is to prevent foreign adversaries from using this sensitive information to improve their military or intelligence operations. This new rule would take effect within one year if the bill becomes law.
Today, there is no specific license required for U.S. companies or researchers to send digital sequences of synthetic DNA or RNA to foreign entities of concern. If this bill passes, the Department of Commerce would require a license for such transfers within one year, making it harder for certain foreign groups to access this sensitive information.
HR 6624 · 119th Congress · December 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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