Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
What this bill does
This bill, the "Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act," would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It would require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security to protect genetic data, including genomic sequences, and other sensitive biometric data. CISA would also be tasked with overseeing security management for these data systems, providing training for federal personnel on their protection, and ensuring the safety of critical biotechnology infrastructure.
The bill specifically directs CISA to treat genetic data systems and other sensitive biometric data as critical infrastructure. It also mandates consultation with stakeholders in the U.S. biotechnology sector to develop security protocols for these systems. Additionally, CISA would establish a secure communication channel for these stakeholders and relevant federal agencies to report concerns and request assistance regarding emerging security issues.
H.R. 10568 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. As of this update, it has only been introduced and has not advanced further in the legislative process.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10568 do?
- This bill, the "Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act," would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It would require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security to protect genetic data, including genomic sequences, and other sensitive biometric data. CISA would also be tasked with overseeing security management for these data systems, providing training for federal personnel on their protection, and ensuring the safety of critical biotechnology infrastructure. The bill specifically directs CISA to treat genetic data systems and other sensitive biometric data as critical infrastructure. It also mandates consultation with stakeholders in the U.S. biotechnology sector to develop security protocols for these systems. Additionally, CISA would establish a secure communication channel for these stakeholders and relevant federal agencies to report concerns and request assistance regarding emerging security issues. H.R. 10568 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. As of this update, it has only been introduced and has not advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 10568 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10568. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10568?
- H.R. 10568 was sponsored by Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10568?
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. (24 Sep 2026).
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