What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 854.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-05.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s854/BILLS-119s854rs.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 854

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Risky Research Review: New Life Sciences Research Security Board

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Establishment of an Independent Board: A Life Sciences Research Security Board is created to independently review federally funded research projects. Review of High-Risk Research: The Board will determine whether government agencies can fund life sciences research that could pose risks to public health, safety, or the environment. Mandatory Disclosure and Certification: Entities seeking federal funding must attest if their research is high-risk, and agencies will certify these attestations. Penalties for Non-Compliance: Knowing failure to disclose risky research or comply with regulations can lead to penalties, including funding suspension and revocation of security clearances.

This act establishes a new Life Sciences Research Security Board to review federally funded research projects, particularly those deemed "high-risk." Its purpose is to protect public health and national security from potentially dangerous research, influencing which scientific projects receive funding and how they are conducted.

Key points

Establishment of an Independent Board: A Life Sciences Research Security Board is created to independently review federally funded research projects.

Review of High-Risk Research: The Board will determine whether government agencies can fund life sciences research that could pose risks to public health, safety, or the environment.

Mandatory Disclosure and Certification: Entities seeking federal funding must attest if their research is high-risk, and agencies will certify these attestations.

Penalties for Non-Compliance: Knowing failure to disclose risky research or comply with regulations can lead to penalties, including funding suspension and revocation of security clearances.

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Placed on Calendar

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Additional Information

Risky Research Review Act

Print number: S 854

Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]

Process start date: 2025-03-05

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