Defund EcoHealth Alliance Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:53:51Z

Explore the details of House Bill 494 Defund EcoHealth Alliance Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 494

Bill 118 HR 494, also known as the Defund EcoHealth Alliance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to defund the EcoHealth Alliance, a non-profit organization that conducts research on the prevention of pandemics and emerging infectious diseases.

The bill states that the EcoHealth Alliance has received funding from the US government, including grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to conduct research on viruses such as coronaviruses. However, the bill argues that the EcoHealth Alliance has engaged in activities that are not in the best interest of the United States, including collaborating with the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.

The bill seeks to prohibit any federal funds from being used to support the EcoHealth Alliance or any of its affiliates. It also calls for an investigation into the organization's activities and the potential risks they pose to national security. Supporters of the bill argue that the EcoHealth Alliance's research could have contributed to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and that funding should be redirected to other organizations that prioritize US interests. Critics of the bill, however, argue that cutting funding to the EcoHealth Alliance could hinder important research on preventing future pandemics. Overall, Bill 118 HR 494 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the balance between scientific research and national security concerns. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what impact it may have on the future of pandemic prevention efforts.

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Current Status of Bill HR 494

Bill HR 494 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill HR 494 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2023. Bill HR 494's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of January 25, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 494

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Health

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Animal and plant healthAsiaChinaCongressional oversightEnvironmental healthGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchPolitical parties and affiliationResearch administration and fundingWorld health

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