Bills · S 3452
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3452Licensing and registrationsIntellectual property
Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 11· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it touches on critical issues of national security, economic competitiveness, and the future of scientific research. If passed, it would aim to safeguard cutting-edge American biotechnology, specifically in the field of synthetic biology, from being acquired and potentially misused by foreign adversaries. This could protect U.S. leadership in a vital scientific area and prevent sensitive designs from being used for military or intelligence purposes.
However, it could also impact international scientific collaboration, potentially slowing down global research efforts that rely on sharing information across borders. If the bill does not become law, the current ease of sharing such digital biological information with foreign entities would continue, which proponents argue could leave U.S. intellectual property vulnerable. The bill's outcome could shape how U.S. innovation in biotechnology is protected and shared on a global scale.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires a license for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of digital sequences of synthetic DNA or RNA designed by humans or AI systems to a foreign entity of concern.
This provision creates a new, specific control on sensitive biotechnology information to protect it from foreign adversaries.
PROVISION 02
Defines "foreign entity of concern" to include government entities, foreign persons subject to the jurisdiction of, or organized under the laws of, a foreign country of concern, or entities owned, directed, or controlled by such entities.
This definition clarifies exactly who the restrictions apply to, ensuring the scope of the control is understood.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the license requirement does not apply to information already exempt under existing Export Administration Regulations.
This maintains existing exemptions for certain types of publicly available or less sensitive information, preventing unnecessary burdens.
PROVISION 04
Includes a "Sense of Congress" detailing concerns about the People's Republic of China's systematic campaign to exploit U.S. intellectual property and the threats posed to U.S. national security.
This provides the underlying rationale and urgency for the bill's restrictions, highlighting perceived threats to U.S. security.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Arkansas
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
97
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 11
Introduced in Senate
DEC 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3452
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
Senate BillS 3452Licensing and registrationsIntellectual property
Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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