50 USC 3334e-1 - Ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic United States production of synthetic DNA and RNA

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 03, 2026

§ 3334e–1.

Ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic United States production of synthetic DNA and RNA

(a)

In general

(b)

Elements

The policy required by subsection (a) shall provide that an element of the intelligence community may not—

(1)

procure or obtain any product made using synthetic DNA or RNA unless—

(A)

the final assembly or processing of the product occurs in the United States;

(B)

all significant processing of the product occurs in the United States; and

(C)

all or nearly all ingredients or components of the product are made and sourced in the United States or an allied nation; or

(2)

contract with any Chinese biotechnology supplier or Chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary that is determined by the Director to pose a security or supply chain threat to the United States.

(c)

Waiver

(d)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Biotechnology

(2)

Chinese biotechnology supplier

(3)

Chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary

(4)

Synthetic DNA or RNA

(Pub. L. 119–60, div. F, title LXVI, § 6615, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1639.)

cite as: 50 USC 3334e-1