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This bill aims to protect funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by preventing the impoundment, transfer, or reprogramming of federal funds without specific, explicit congressional authorization. Under the proposed legislation, any discretionary appropriations designated for NIH cannot be redirected or withheld unless Congress passes a new law specifically allowing such action, even overriding existing provisions like the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide annual certification to key congressional committees, confirming compliance with these restrictions within 30 days of the act's enactment and annually thereafter. By establishing these limitations, the bill seeks to safeguard medical research funding and ensure that allocated resources for NIH remain dedicated to their intended scientific and medical research purposes, preventing potential administrative interference or budget manipulation.

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