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Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act
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
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
13Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
13Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 81
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential 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
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 81
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