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Introduced
08/14/2020
08/14/2020
In Committee
08/14/2020
08/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Department of Homeland Security to develop a threat assessment on the potential homeland security vulnerabilities associated with genome modification and editing, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Genome Editing Threat Assessment Act, requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a threat assessment on the potential homeland security vulnerabilities associated with genome modification and editing. The assessment will examine the dual-use of emerging biotechnology, the ability of gene editing to maliciously spread infectious diseases, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in computer systems analyzing genomic data, and privacy concerns related to genomic data analysis. After completing the assessment, the Secretary of Homeland Security must determine if any changes to DHS operations are required to address the identified security vulnerabilities, and then report the findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislative changes to the relevant congressional committees.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 08/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8045/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8045/BILLS-116hr8045ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8045/BILLS-116hr8045ih.pdf.pdf |
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