Bills · S 2986
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2986Health
American Medicine Safety and Security Act
INTRO OCT 8· LAST ACTION OCT 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly relates to the security and integrity of the drug and medical device approval process in the United States. If this bill becomes law, it aims to prevent foreign governments, specifically those of China, Russia, and Iran, from potentially gaining access to sensitive medical research, intellectual property, or regulatory information through FDA employees or contractors.
This could protect the safety of medicines and devices Americans use by reducing the risk of foreign interference or espionage. However, if it doesn't pass, the current system for managing potential foreign influence at the FDA would remain unchanged. The bill highlights a tension between national security concerns and principles of open employment, as it places restrictions on individuals based on their nationality or family connections, which could be seen as discriminatory or as limiting the FDA's ability to hire the best talent globally.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits individuals who are citizens of China, Russia, or Iran from being employed by or performing paid services for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This aims to prevent foreign influence or espionage within the FDA by barring individuals from specific countries from accessing sensitive information.
PROVISION 02
Requires FDA employees and paid contractors to report if their immediate family members (parents, siblings, children) are citizens of China, Russia, or Iran, with failure to report resulting in immediate termination.
This provision seeks to identify potential conflicts of interest or security risks among current FDA personnel and ensures compliance through strict penalties.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a 10-year ban on former FDA employees and paid contractors from working for or volunteering for any entity based in China, Russia, or Iran after leaving the FDA.
This aims to prevent former FDA personnel from using their specialized knowledge or contacts for the benefit of foreign governments or entities in countries of concern.
PROVISION 04
Limits access to drug and device information within the FDA for employees or contractors who have immediate family ties to China, Russia, or Iran, or who previously worked for entities in those countries.
This provision acts as an additional layer of security, restricting the flow of sensitive data to individuals deemed to have a potential conflict of interest or security risk.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2986
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 8, 2025
Last actionOct 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025
Senate BillS 2986Health
American Medicine Safety and Security Act
INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 8, 2025
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