Bill · H.R. 2286· House(119-HR-2286)
American Genetic Privacy Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/24/2025
- Last activity
- 3/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The American Genetic Privacy Act of 2025 aims to prohibit the disclosure of certain genetic information to the People's Republic of China. It forbids individuals and entities from selling or offering covered information to the People's Republic of China or entities under its influence, control, or ownership. Furthermore, commercial DNA testing services are prohibited from disclosing this information in any manner to those same parties. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing these prohibitions. Violations will be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+9
The bill provides strong protections for the privacy of genetic information against foreign entities.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+9
The bill significantly bolsters the privacy rights of individuals regarding their genetic data.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill enhances consumer protection by prohibiting the sale of sensitive genetic data to foreign adversaries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Genetic Privacy: The bill prohibits the sale or disclosure of genetic information acquired through commercial DNA testing services to the People's Republic of China or entities under its influence, control, or ownership (Section 2(a)).
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Restriction on Commercial DNA Services: Commercial DNA testing services are specifically barred from disclosing covered information, including aggregated data, to the People's Republic of China or its controlled entities (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Federal Oversight and Enforcement: The Federal Trade Commission is empowered to enforce these rules, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act (Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+9Increases Big Tech Regulation+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+9Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York