Bills · HR 2286
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2286Commerce
American Genetic Privacy Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 24· LAST ACTION MAR 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses growing concerns about the privacy and security of sensitive personal information, specifically genetic data. In an age where people are increasingly using commercial DNA tests, there's a risk that this deeply personal information could be accessed or misused by foreign governments or entities.
If this bill becomes law, it would add a layer of protection, preventing a specific foreign government from acquiring a vast database of American genetic profiles. If it doesn't pass, there would remain no explicit federal prohibition on commercial DNA testing services or other entities from selling or disclosing this information to the People's Republic of China, potentially leaving a gap in national security and individual privacy safeguards.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits individuals, entities, and commercial DNA testing services from selling or disclosing genetic information obtained from a commercial DNA test to the People's Republic of China or entities it controls.
This directly targets the transfer of sensitive personal genetic data to a foreign government and its affiliates, aiming to protect individual privacy and national security interests.
PROVISION 02
The prohibition covers "covered information," which includes an individual's genetic information (from genetic tests) acquired through a commercial DNA testing service, including aggregated data.
By defining the specific type of genetic data, the bill clarifies what information is protected, focusing on data directly collected from consumers by these services.
PROVISION 03
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing this new prohibition.
Assigning enforcement to the FTC means that violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive business practices, subjecting violators to existing consumer protection penalties.
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R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 24
Introduced in House
MAR 24
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2286
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 24, 2025
Last actionMar 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2025
House BillHR 2286Commerce
American Genetic Privacy Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 24, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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