Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
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Latest action (22 Apr 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 14.
What this bill does
H.R. 6624, the Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025, would amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to require the Secretary (of Commerce, under existing export-control authority) to establish, within one year of enactment, a license requirement for exporting, reexporting, or transferring within a country digital sequences of synthetic DNA or RNA to "foreign entities of concern." Such entities include governments of, persons based in, or entities controlled by "foreign countries of concern," a term defined by reference to existing law. An exception applies to information already covered by a specific existing export-regulation provision. The bill also states Congress's view that China is seeking to exploit U.S. data and intellectual property, including synthetic biology sequences, for military, intelligence, and dual-use purposes.
The measure primarily affects biotechnology companies, research institutions, and others who transmit synthetic DNA/RNA sequence data internationally, requiring them to obtain government licenses before sharing such data with entities tied to countries of concern, such as China. It aims to reduce risks of intellectual property theft and misuse of biotechnology research.
The bill was introduced December 11, 2025, by Rep. Warren Davidson and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. On April 22, 2026, the committee voted 30–14 to order the bill reported, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. It would next go to the full House for consideration before potentially moving to the Senate.
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Timeline
22 Apr 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 14.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6624 do?
- H.R. 6624, the Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025, would amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to require the Secretary (of Commerce, under existing export-control authority) to establish, within one year of enactment, a license requirement for exporting, reexporting, or transferring within a country digital sequences of synthetic DNA or RNA to "foreign entities of concern." Such entities include governments of, persons based in, or entities controlled by "foreign countries of concern," a term defined by reference to existing law. An exception applies to information already covered by a specific existing export-regulation provision. The bill also states Congress's view that China is seeking to exploit U.S. data and intellectual property, including synthetic biology sequences, for military, intelligence, and dual-use purposes. The measure primarily affects biotechnology companies, research institutions, and others who transmit synthetic DNA/RNA sequence data internationally, requiring them to obtain government licenses before sharing such data with entities tied to countries of concern, such as China. It aims to reduce risks of intellectual property theft and misuse of biotechnology research. The bill was introduced December 11, 2025, by Rep. Warren Davidson and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. On April 22, 2026, the committee voted 30–14 to order the bill reported, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. It would next go to the full House for consideration before potentially moving to the Senate.
- Has H.R. 6624 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6624. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6624?
- H.R. 6624 was sponsored by Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6624?
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 14. (22 Apr 2026).
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