Protecting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing 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, H.R. 10569, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to explicitly include biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure within the scope of critical infrastructure protection. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security would be tasked with developing plans and taking actions to ensure the protection of this infrastructure, especially in areas where a specific "Sector-Specific Agency" is not already designated. This would involve CISA working with industry stakeholders and existing Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations.
The bill affects owners and operators of biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure. It would require CISA to develop and submit a work plan within 45 days of enactment detailing how it will protect this infrastructure, including identifying stakeholders and creating outreach and engagement plans. CISA would also need to provide an implementation report one year later and a separate report on emerging biotechnology areas that might still require protection.
H.R. 10569 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. As the stage is not supplied, it is unclear if it has progressed further within the committee or if it has been scheduled for a hearing or vote.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10569 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10569, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to explicitly include biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure within the scope of critical infrastructure protection. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security would be tasked with developing plans and taking actions to ensure the protection of this infrastructure, especially in areas where a specific "Sector-Specific Agency" is not already designated. This would involve CISA working with industry stakeholders and existing Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations. The bill affects owners and operators of biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure. It would require CISA to develop and submit a work plan within 45 days of enactment detailing how it will protect this infrastructure, including identifying stakeholders and creating outreach and engagement plans. CISA would also need to provide an implementation report one year later and a separate report on emerging biotechnology areas that might still require protection. H.R. 10569 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. As the stage is not supplied, it is unclear if it has progressed further within the committee or if it has been scheduled for a hearing or vote.
- Has H.R. 10569 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10569. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10569?
- H.R. 10569 was sponsored by Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10569?
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. (24 Sep 2026).
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