House Bill 6363
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Genetic Sequencing Accountability Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 10, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6363
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Genetic Sequencing Accountability Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on national security and related risks of human genomic sequencing services or genetic services that are funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and carried out by certain foreign entities. In particular, the report must focus on entities that receive such funding and are organized under the laws of a country or countries of concern, as determined by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence or other federal departments.
January 10, 2022
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01/11/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/10/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/10/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM