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US HR5626

US HR5626
SAFE Biomedical Research Act Securing And Fortifying Everyday Biomedical Research Act


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Introduced
10/19/2021
In Committee
10/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health, to consult with certain heads of Federal agen- cies with respect to biomedical research that may affect national security, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Securing And Fortifying Everyday Biomedical Research Act (SAFE Biomedical Research Act), amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to consult with various federal agencies, such as the Office of National Security, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, and the Director of National Intelligence, regarding biomedical research conducted or supported by the NIH that may affect or be affected by national security matters. Additionally, the bill requires the NIH Director to ensure that recipients of NIH awards and their collaborators have in place and are adhering to appropriate technology practices and policies for the security of identifiable, sensitive information, including information collected, stored, or analyzed by domestic and foreign entities.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/20/2021)

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