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H.R. 10568

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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to protect genetic and other sensitive biometric data, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced
September 24, 2026
Cosponsors (2)
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This bill designates genetic and biometric data systems as critical infrastructure and assigns the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) responsibility for protecting them. Under the legislation, CISA would oversee security management of genetic data systems containing genomic sequences, provide training to federal personnel on protecting this sensitive data, and work with biotechnology companies and other stakeholders to develop security protocols. The bill also requires CISA to consult with the biotechnology sector and other relevant agencies to address emerging security threats, including risks at the intersection of digital genetic data and physical biological samples. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is specified in the legislation, which was introduced in September 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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