What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is SRES 718.
Senate Urges Immediate Halt to Federal Funding for High-Risk Virus Research.
The U.S. Senate calls for an immediate moratorium on taxpayer-funded research that increases the ability of infectious agents to cause disease or spread (gain-of-function research). This action is driven by heightened safety concerns, aiming to protect citizens from potential lab leaks and future pandemics, following documented failures in grant oversight. Implementing this moratorium directly enhances national public safety and biosecurity.
Key points
The proposal seeks to prohibit the use of federal funds for research that intentionally enhances the infectivity or harmfulness of dangerous viruses (e.g., SARS, MERS, influenza).
The measure aims to increase public safety and biosecurity by addressing past failures in grant management and reducing the risk of accidental pathogen releases.
It urges Congress to pass legislation that permanently defines and prohibits federal funding for institutions conducting this type of risky research.
Status:
Expired
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