H.R.6624

Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025

Introduced·12/11/25

The Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025 aims to restrict the export of synthetic DNA and RNA sequences to foreign entities of.

The Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025 seeks to safeguard U.S. intellectual property and sensitive information related to synthetic biology by imposing a license requirement for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of digital sequences of synthetic DNA or RNA to foreign entities of concern. This bill addresses concerns about the potential for intellectual property theft by foreign adversaries, particularly those from countries like the People's Republic of China, which are actively seeking to exploit U.S.

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History

Apr 22

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 22

House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 14.

Dec 11, 2025

House

Introduced in House