BIOSECURE Act of 2025

This bill would bar federal agencies from buying biotechnology equipment or services, such as genetic sequencers, from companies labeled "biotechnology companies of concern." It would also bar agencies from contracting with businesses that use such equipment on federal contracts, and bar federal loan and grant funds from being used for it. The White House budget office would publish a list of these companies within one year, based on Defense Department suggestions and ties to foreign adversary governments or militaries. Listed companies would get notice and a chance to respond, and existing contracts would be exempt for up to five years. The bill allows limited waivers and exceptions for intelligence work, overseas health care, and public health emergencies, and requires reports on risks from foreign collection of Americans' genetic and related data.

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Sponsors

• Gary C. Peters Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors