Increased Oversight of US-Funded Biomedical Research Conducted in China.
This law mandates federal agencies to annually report detailed information on all US-funded biomedical research projects performed in China. The goal is to increase transparency regarding public spending and ensure the security of research, especially projects involving dangerous pathogens or links to the Chinese military. Citizens gain insight into how their tax dollars are spent on sensitive research abroad.
Key points
Federal agencies must annually report the costs and purposes of biomedical research projects conducted in China.
Reports must specify if projects involve pathogens with pandemic potential, dual-use research, or affiliations with Chinese security forces.
Enhancing oversight and security for sensitive research funded by US taxpayers outside the country.
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