Congress Must Pass a Bill Protecting Constituents Genetic Data

Over the past decade, millions of Americans have handed over their DNA to companies like 23andMe, lured by ancestry insights or health reports. But here’s the chilling reality: that data—your unique genetic blueprint—could end up in the wrong hands.

The American Genetic Privacy Act, championed by Tim Burchett , is a critical shield we need now.

Why? Look at 23andMe’s 2023 breach—6.9 million users exposed—or its 2025 bankruptcy, leaving 15 million profiles vulnerable to sale. Foreign entities, like the Chinese Communist Party, could scoop up this data, weaponizing it for surveillance or worse. Genetic info isn’t just personal; it’s a national security risk. Years of unchecked collection have built a treasure trove for adversaries, and without this Act, there’s no stopping them. Pass it now—before our DNA becomes their tool."