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Transparency of Federal Support for COVID-19 Research

This act mandates the creation of a public, searchable database detailing federal support for COVID-19 research and development. This will allow citizens to see how taxpayer money was spent in the pandemic response, including information on companies, product prices, and patents.
Key points
A public database on federal support for COVID-19 research will be established.
The database will include details of contracts, funding, licenses, and information on companies and product prices.
Information will be regularly updated, and companies must disclose it or face financial penalties.
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Print number: 117_S_482
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Taxpayer Research and Coronavirus Knowledge Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_482.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A public database on federal support for COVID-19 research will be established.
  • The database will include details of contracts, funding, licenses, and information on companies and product prices.
  • Information will be regularly updated, and companies must disclose it or face financial penalties.
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 Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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