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HR8333
BIOSECURE Act

1
Roll Calls
263
Yea (latest vote)
75
Nay (latest vote)
House
2024-09-09 – 2024-09-09

About HR8333

BIOSECURE Act

Policy Area: Health

Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] (R-OH)

Latest Action (2024-09-10): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Summary

BIOSECURE ActThis bill prohibits entities that receive federal funds from using biotechnology that is from a company associated with a foreign adversary.Specifically, federal agencies and recipients of federal funds (e.g., grantees) may not procure or use any biotechnology equipment or service that is from a biotechnology company of concern and may not contract with any entities that do so. A biotechnology company of concern is an entity that is under the control of a foreign adversary and that poses a risk to national security based on its research or multiomic data collection (e.g., collection of genomic information).The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must, in coordination with the Department of Defense (DOD) and other specified agencies, develop a list of prohibited companies; the list must include five particular companies, as specified in the bill. OMB and DOD may approve waivers of these restrictions on an as-needed basis, which are valid for up to one year and may be extended once for an additional 180 days.In addition, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must report on the national security risks posed by (1) multiomic data collection by foreign adversaries in connection with biotechnology equipment or services, and (2) biotechnology companies that have such data.

Subjects: Asia, China, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Foreign and international corporations, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government information and archives, Government lending and loan guarantees

Who Voted How on HR8333

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Vote Breakdown — HR8333

How members voted on HR8333. 369 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2024-09-09 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR8333?

HR8333 is the BIOSECURE Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] (R-OH). BIOSECURE ActThis bill prohibits entities that receive federal funds from using biotechnology that is from a company associated with a foreign adversary.Specifically, federal agencies and recipients of federal funds (e.g., grantees) may not procure or use any biotechnology equipment or service that is from a biotechnology company of concern and may not contract with any entities that do so. A biotechnology company of concern is an entity that is under the control of a foreign adversary and that poses a risk to national security based on its research or multiomic data collection (e.g., collection of genomic information).The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must, in coordination with the Department of Defense (DOD) and other specified agencies, develop a list of prohibited companies; the list must include five particular companies, as specified in the bill.

Who sponsored HR8333?

HR8333 was sponsored by Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] (R-OH). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR8333?

As of 2024-09-10, HR8333 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs..

How did Congress vote on HR8333?

HR8333 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2024-09-09 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR8333 cover?

HR8333 is categorized under "Health." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-health/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR8333?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.