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Prohibiting Federal Funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology; Mandating Fund Study.

This act aims to stop federal money from going to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. It also requires a study to find out how much federal funding has been provided to this institute or entities linked to the Chinese government over the past 15 years. This is intended to increase transparency in public spending.
Key points
Completely prohibits any federal funds from being made available to the Wuhan Institute of Virology for any purpose.
Mandates a detailed study to determine the amount of federal funds (directly or indirectly) provided to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or their affiliated entities over the past 15 years.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1025
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2023-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defund the Wuhan Institute of Virology Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1025.

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 2023-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Completely prohibits any federal funds from being made available to the Wuhan Institute of Virology for any purpose.
  • Mandates a detailed study to determine the amount of federal funds (directly or indirectly) provided to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or their affiliated entities over the past 15 years.
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. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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