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EMPOWER NIH Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4211

The EMPOWER NIH Act of 2021, also known as Bill 117 hr 4211, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in order to support research and development in the field of biomedical science.

Specifically, the EMPOWER NIH Act of 2021 proposes a significant increase in funding for the NIH over the next five years. This funding would be used to support a wide range of research initiatives, including studies on diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes, as well as research into new treatments and cures for various medical conditions.

In addition to increasing funding for the NIH, the bill also includes provisions to streamline the research process and improve collaboration between different research institutions. This would help to ensure that research findings are shared more effectively and that progress is made more quickly in the field of biomedical science. Overall, the EMPOWER NIH Act of 2021 is aimed at strengthening the NIH and supporting important research initiatives that have the potential to improve public health and save lives. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage would represent a significant investment in the future of biomedical research in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 4211

Enabling More Penetrating Oversight When Examining Research for NIH Act of 2021 or the EMPOWER NIH Act of 2021

This bill requires annual, unannounced, in-person inspections of all nonfederal entities that receive funding, including through subawards, from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to assess whether the funded research is consistent with the research proposal and otherwise meets record-keeping requirements and NIH standards.

The inspections are required even when an entity is located in a foreign country with a government that interferes with the inspection; entities that fail an inspection must return the full amount of NIH funding and lose eligibility for future NIH funding for at least five years.

The bill is effective on October 1, 2023, and applies to NIH funding awarded both before and after that date.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4211

Bill HR 4211 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 28, 2021. Bill HR 4211 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 28, 2021.  Bill HR 4211's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 29, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4211

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4211

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4211

To amend the Public Health Service Act to require full inspection, and complete transparency, with respect to entities receiving financial assistance from the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes.
EMPOWER NIH Act of 2021
EMPOWER NIH Act of 2021
Enabling More Penetrating Oversight When Examining Research for NIH Act of 2021

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4211

Michael R. Turner
Michael R. Turner
OhioRepublican

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