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Ban on Funding Pathogen Research by Foreign Adversaries

This act aims to protect public health by prohibiting the use of federal funds for research that could enhance the infectivity or harmfulness of pathogens, if conducted by foreign adversaries. This is intended to prevent the creation of new pandemic threats and enhance citizen safety.
Key points
Prohibits the use of federal money for research on pathogens that could become more dangerous, if conducted by countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Entities violating this ban will lose access to federal funding for 5 years.
The goal is to protect against potential pandemics and enhance public health security.
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Print number: 117_HR_4071
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Process start date: 2021-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Foreign Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4071.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of federal money for research on pathogens that could become more dangerous, if conducted by countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
  • Entities violating this ban will lose access to federal funding for 5 years.
  • The goal is to protect against potential pandemics and enhance public health security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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