Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act

Senate Bill 81 - Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-15T02:56:49Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 81 Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/15/2024, 2:56 AM

Congressional Summary of S 81

Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act

This bill prohibits the award of federal research grants to institutions of higher education or research institutes that conduct gain-of-function research. Gain-of-function research refers to any research that (1) could confer attributes to influenza, MERS, or SARS viruses such that the virus would have enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility in an organism; or (2) involves methods that could enhance potential pandemic pathogens or related risky research with potentially dangerous pathogens.

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Current Status of Bill S 81

Bill S 81 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill S 81 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 25, 2023. Bill S 81's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. as of January 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 81

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 81

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Education

- Education programs funding

- Health programs administration and funding

- Higher education

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Medical research

- Research administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 81

Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act

A bill to provide a moratorium on all Federal research grants provided to any institution of higher education or other research institute that is conducting gain-of-function research.