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BillHR 6624 · 119

Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025

Introduced
Dec 11, 2025
Cosponsors
11
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 22, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes protections for biological intellectual property, such as genetic material and biotechnology innovations. Requires measures to prevent the theft or unauthorized use of these biological resources.

Sponsored By

Warren Davidson
Republican · Ohio · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 11, 2025
  3. Apr 22, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects biotechnology companies, researchers, and farmers who develop or use genetic material and biotechnology innovations, by providing them with legal protections for their intellectual property. It also impacts countries and organizations that may be using or seeking to use these biological resources without permission.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
12backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican9
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 27%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (11)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 14.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.