Splitting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases into three research bodies
This Act divides the existing National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) into three new research institutes: the National Institute of Allergic Diseases, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Immunologic Diseases. The change aims to separate research on allergies, infectious diseases, and immunologic disorders. Directors of the new institutes will be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate for 5-year terms.
Key points
The single NIAID is replaced by three separate bodies: the National Institute of Allergic Diseases, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Immunologic Diseases.
Directors of the three new institutes will be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for 5-year terms (renewable once).
Research on infectious diseases (including tropical diseases), allergic diseases, and immunologic disorders will be separated among the new institutes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_960
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2023-03-23