To prohibit the National Institutes of Health from conducting or supporting certain gain-of-function research, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates no conduct or support by NIH of gain-of-function research Part A of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C and creates gain-of-function research During the period ending on March 30, 2028, the National Institutes of Health shall not conduct or support, directly or indirectly, including through subgrants, any gain-of-function. It relies on definition changes, grants, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Defense, Healthcare, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates no conduct or support by NIH of gain-of-function research Part A of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
- Creates gain-of-function research During the period ending on March 30, 2028, the National Institutes of Health shall not conduct or support, directly or indirectly, including through subgrants, any gain-of-function...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates no conduct or support by NIH of gain-of-function research Part A of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C and creates gain-of-function research During the period ending on March 30, 2028, the National Institutes of Health shall not conduct or support, directly or indirectly, including through subgrants, any gain-of-function.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Defense, Healthcare, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill creates no conduct or support by NIH of gain-of-function research Part A of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C and creates gain-of-function research During the period ending on March 30, 2028, the National Institutes of Health shall not conduct or support, directly or indirectly, including through subgrants, any gain-of-function.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Cuellar, and Mr. …
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