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Introduced
10/19/2021
10/19/2021
In Committee
10/19/2021
10/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
Roger Marshall (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
James Lankford (R),
Rand Paul (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 10/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3012/all-info | 10/21/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3012/BILLS-117s3012is.pdf | 10/21/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3012/BILLS-117s3012is.pdf.pdf | 10/21/2021 |
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