Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, known as S. 5522, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Its stated purpose is to require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, to protect genetic and other sensitive biometric data. The bill also includes language for "other purposes," which is not further specified in the information available.
The bill would directly impact CISA by assigning it the responsibility of safeguarding this type of sensitive personal information. It would also affect individuals whose genetic and biometric data might be collected or stored, as the legislation aims to enhance its protection. However, the specific types of genetic and biometric data involved, as well as the precise methods of protection CISA would employ, are not detailed in the provided information.
S. 5522 was introduced in the Senate on September 24, 2026, by Senator Todd Young of Indiana. It is currently in the "Introduced" status. This means that the bill has been formally presented to the Senate for consideration. The next steps in the legislative process would involve it being referred to a committee for review, potential hearings, and possible amendments before it could be voted on by the full Senate and subsequently the House of Representatives. The full text of the bill is not yet publicly available.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5522 do?
- This bill, known as S. 5522, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Its stated purpose is to require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, to protect genetic and other sensitive biometric data. The bill also includes language for "other purposes," which is not further specified in the information available. The bill would directly impact CISA by assigning it the responsibility of safeguarding this type of sensitive personal information. It would also affect individuals whose genetic and biometric data might be collected or stored, as the legislation aims to enhance its protection. However, the specific types of genetic and biometric data involved, as well as the precise methods of protection CISA would employ, are not detailed in the provided information. S. 5522 was introduced in the Senate on September 24, 2026, by Senator Todd Young of Indiana. It is currently in the "Introduced" status. This means that the bill has been formally presented to the Senate for consideration. The next steps in the legislative process would involve it being referred to a committee for review, potential hearings, and possible amendments before it could be voted on by the full Senate and subsequently the House of Representatives. The full text of the bill is not yet publicly available.
- Has S. 5522 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5522. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5522?
- S. 5522 was sponsored by Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5522?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (24 Sep 2026).
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