Blocking China and Other Adversaries from Harvesting Americans? DNA

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This bill bans the use of genetic software from foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities and prohibits storing human genome sequencing data within those countries, with penalties for violations. It is a direct strike against Beijing-style data exploitation and protects Americans' most sensitive biological information from hostile regimes. CPAC supports strong safeguards against foreign adversaries exploiting American health and genetic data and supported this bill. The House passed this bill on 2026-01-22 by a vote of 53-44. The bill did not become law.