HR301-118

Introduced

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards regarding the identification of credible information regarding the origins of COVID–19, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 11, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards regarding the identification of credible information regarding the origins of COVID–19. The main policy areas are Foreign Affairs and Science.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards regarding the identification of credible information regarding the origins of COVID–19.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards regarding the identification of credible information regarding the origins of COVID–19.

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Affairs, Science

Primary Purpose

Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards regarding the identification of credible information regarding the origins of COVID–19.

Policy Domains

Foreign Affairs Science

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Rose (for himself, Mr. Massie, Mr. Bacon, and Mrs. …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Foreign Affairs Science

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