Biosecure act of 2025
Biosecure Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Biosecure Act of 2025 prohibits executive agencies from contracting with certain biotechnology providers, aiming to reduce potential national security risks associated with the use of biotechnology equipment and services produced by companies linked to foreign adversaries. It establishes a process for identifying ‘biotechnology companies of concern’ and outlines procedures for waivers and updates to the list. The bill also addresses the acquisition of human multiomic data and intelligence related to nefarious activities involving biotechnology companies.
Key provisions
- Identifies ‘biotechnology companies of concern’ based on criteria including involvement in manufacturing or providing biotechnology equipment/services and affiliation with foreign adversaries.
- Prohibits executive agencies from procuring or contracting with these companies, as well as from using loan or grant funds for such purposes.
- Establishes a process for the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue waivers on a case-by-case basis, subject to OMB and congressional approval.
- Creates a 90-day extension waiver process for national security reasons.
- Allows for waivers related to overseas health care services, subject to specific conditions and approvals.
- Defines ‘biotechnology equipment or service’ broadly to encompass a range of instruments, services, and data analysis tools.
- Mandates an assessment of national security risks posed by foreign adversaries’ acquisition of U.S. multiomic data.
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