To provide a moratorium on all Federal research grants provided to any institution of higher education or other research institute that is conducting gain-of-function research.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates prohibition on Federal research grants for institutions and research institutes conducting gain-of-function research. It relies on definition changes, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Education and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates prohibition on Federal research grants for institutions and research institutes conducting gain-of-function research.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates prohibition on Federal research grants for institutions and research institutes conducting gain-of-function research.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill creates prohibition on Federal research grants for institutions and research institutes conducting gain-of-function research.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedRead the second time and placed on the calendar
Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Paul, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Tuberville, …
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