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Restrictions on Federally-Funded Pandemic Pathogen Research Abroad

This new act aims to enhance safety by restricting federal funding for research on dangerous pathogens conducted in foreign institutions, especially in countries deemed problematic. It seeks to protect citizens from potential threats associated with such research, ensuring that taxpayer money does not support risky projects beyond control. In practice, this means some foreign laboratories will no longer receive US funds for research that could lead to new pandemics.
Key points
Prohibits federal funding for research on pandemic pathogens in foreign institutions located in countries of concern.
Aims to enhance national security and public health by controlling risky research.
Changes how taxpayer money is spent on scientific research outside the US.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4697
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2022-08-01