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US S3012

US S3012
Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act


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Introduced
10/19/2021
In Committee
10/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL 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 re- search.

AI Summary

This bill, the Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act, proposes 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." The term "gain-of-function research" refers to any research that may reasonably be anticipated to increase the pathogenicity or transmissibility of influenza, MERS, or SARS viruses, or involve the enhancement of potential pandemic pathogens or related research with potentially dangerous pathogens.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 10/19/2021)

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