Bill · S. 5502· Senate(119-S-5502)
Protecting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing as Critical Infrastructure Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Maggie Hassan
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Protecting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing as Critical Infrastructure Act. It makes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The main goal is to have the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency protect biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure. The bill requires the agency to provide technical assistance, perform assessments, and do outreach regarding this infrastructure. It also requires the Director of the agency to submit specific work plans, implementation reports, and protection reports to congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6
The legislation directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to protect biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill provides technical assistance and outreach for biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure, supporting companies in that sector.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires detailed work plans, implementation reports, and protection reports to be submitted to congressional committees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(1)(B) amends section 2202(c)(5) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to designate staff to provide analyses, expertise, and other technical assistance for critical infrastructure with no designated Sector-Specific Agency, which includes biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure. This is positive because it gives these fields direct technical help and expertise to keep them secure.
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Section 2(a)(1)(C) amends section 2202(c)(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct designated staff to carry out outreach and engagement with biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure. This is beneficial because it ensures officials actively reach out to and include these industry stakeholders.
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Section 2(b)(1) requires the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to submit a work plan to congressional committees within 45 days of enactment. This holds our elected officials and agency leaders accountable by forcing them to show Congress their specific plans for protecting this infrastructure.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana