Moratorium on Federal Funding for Risky Viral Gain-of-Function Research
This bill immediately halts federal funding for all research institutions and universities conducting studies on viruses (like influenza, MERS, SARS) that aim to increase their transmissibility or pathogenicity. The goal is to protect public safety by limiting the risk of creating or releasing potentially dangerous pandemic pathogens. Citizens may feel safer as the government restricts funding for the most high-risk virological experiments.
Key points
Prohibits federal research grants for studies that could enhance the pathogenicity or transmissibility of influenza, MERS, or SARS viruses.
The funding halt applies to all institutions and universities engaged in 'gain-of-function' research.
The definition of prohibited research includes any methods that could enhance potential pandemic pathogens or related risky research.
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