What is the current status of HR 6624?

HR 6624 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 6624?

HR 6624 was sponsored by Warren Davidson (R), Rep.

Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act

IntroducedDecember 11, 2025

Introduced6 months ago

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House

Senate

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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 14.

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Why This Matters

This bill aims to protect U.S. synthetic biology by requiring licenses for exporting certain DNA and RNA sequences. It addresses concerns about foreign countries potentially stealing sensitive biological information.

If you work in biotechnology, you will need to navigate new export licensing requirements for certain genetic information.

Who this affects

Biotechnology companies · Researchers in synthetic biology

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill requires a license to export certain synthetic DNA and RNA sequences.
2It aims to prevent foreign entities from accessing sensitive U.S. biological information.
3The bill targets countries considered a threat to U.S. national security.
4It focuses on controlling digital sequences created by humans or artificial intelligence.
5The bill is part of efforts to protect U.S. intellectual property in biotechnology.

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Last changed 5 months ago · checked hourly

Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act

IntroducedDecember 11, 2025

Introduced6 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 14.

Why This Matters

If you work in biotechnology, you will need to navigate new export licensing requirements for certain genetic information.

Who this affects

Biotechnology companies · Researchers in synthetic biology

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill requires a license to export certain synthetic DNA and RNA sequences.
2It aims to prevent foreign entities from accessing sensitive U.S. biological information.
3The bill targets countries considered a threat to U.S. national security.
4It focuses on controlling digital sequences created by humans or artificial intelligence.
5The bill is part of efforts to protect U.S. intellectual property in biotechnology.

Read full document

Last changed 5 months ago · checked hourly