What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4667.
New Board to Review and Control Federal Funding for High-Risk Life Sciences Research
This law establishes the Life Sciences Research Security Board, an independent agency tasked with reviewing and approving federal funding for high-risk life sciences research. Its purpose is to protect public health and national security by preventing taxpayer money from funding studies that could accidentally or intentionally create dangerous pathogens or be misused for harm. Researchers and agencies face penalties, including suspension and debarment proceedings and revocation of security clearances, for knowing non-compliance or false reporting regarding risky experiments.
Key points
Creates the Life Sciences Research Security Board to independently approve or deny federal funding for high-risk biological research.
"High-risk research" includes studies that could enhance the virulence or transmissibility of dangerous pathogens (gain of function) or have potential dual use for harm.
Penalties, including referral for suspension and debarment proceedings and permanent revocation of security clearances, apply to researchers and agency officials who knowingly violate the rules.
Status:
Expired
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