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NIH Funding Reinstatement: Resuming Suspended Research Grants and Awards.

This Act aims to immediately reinstate funding for scientific grants and awards that were suspended or terminated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since January 20, 2025. This means that medical and scientific research projects that might have been halted will be resumed, which is crucial for advancements in medicine and public health. Furthermore, reinstated projects will receive an automatic one-year extension to their budget period, allowing researchers time to catch up.
Key points
Research Resumption: All NIH grants and awards suspended since January 20, 2025, will be reinstated, unless findings of fraud or financial mismanagement are made.
Quick Disbursements: Payment requests for reinstated grants must be processed and disbursed within a maximum of 30 calendar days.
Extra Research Time: Reinstated research projects will automatically receive a one-year extension to their budget period, starting from the date the Act is enacted.
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Print number: 119_HR_5609
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Process start date: 2025-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop RFK’s BS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5609.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Research Resumption: All NIH grants and awards suspended since January 20, 2025, will be reinstated, unless findings of fraud or financial mismanagement are made.
  • Quick Disbursements: Payment requests for reinstated grants must be processed and disbursed within a maximum of 30 calendar days.
  • Extra Research Time: Reinstated research projects will automatically receive a one-year extension to their budget period, starting from the date the Act is enacted.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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