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Enhanced Oversight of NIH-Funded Research: New Rules and Penalties

New regulations mandate unannounced inspections of entities receiving research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This aims to ensure public funds are used as intended and research is conducted properly. Citizens can expect greater transparency in how science funding is spent.
Key points
Mandatory annual, unannounced inspections for all entities receiving NIH research funding, including those located abroad.
Inspections will cover research consistency with proposals, compliance with NIH standards, and maintenance of detailed records.
Entities failing an inspection must return all received funds and will be ineligible for new NIH funding for 5 to 15 years.
NIH will publish annual reports on inspection outcomes, increasing transparency in public research funding.
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Print number: 117_HR_4211
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Process start date: 2021-06-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EMPOWER NIH Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4211.

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 2021-06-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory annual, unannounced inspections for all entities receiving NIH research funding, including those located abroad.
  • Inspections will cover research consistency with proposals, compliance with NIH standards, and maintenance of detailed records.
  • Entities failing an inspection must return all received funds and will be ineligible for new NIH funding for 5 to 15 years.
  • NIH will publish annual reports on inspection outcomes, increasing transparency in public research funding.
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. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10].

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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