National Institutes of Health Director Protection Act

Senate Bill 2002 - National Institutes of Health Director Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2002 National Institutes of Health Director Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 9:30 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2002

National Institutes of Health Director Protection Act

This bill specifies that the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) may only fire a director of a national research institute or national center of the NIH on the basis of malfeasance, neglect of office, or incapacity.

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Current Status of Bill S 2002

Bill S 2002 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2021. Bill S 2002 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 10, 2021. Bill S 2002's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2002

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2002

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Health and Human Services

- Employment discrimination and employee rights

- Federal officials

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2002

A bill to provide that any termination of a director of a national research institute or national center of the National Institutes of Health be on the basis of malfeasance, neglect of office, or incapacity only.

National Institutes of Health Director Protection Act