Foreign Adversary Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2023

Bill 118 hr 4087, also known as the Foreign Adversary Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from conducting gain-of-function research. Gain-of-function research involves altering pathogens to make them more transmissible or virulent, and has raised concerns about the potential for accidental release or deliberate misuse.

The bill seeks to address these concerns by prohibiting the funding of gain-of-function research by foreign adversaries, as well as requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a process for reviewing and approving any gain-of-function research conducted in the United States. Additionally, the bill calls for increased transparency and reporting requirements for gain-of-function research, in order to ensure that the risks and benefits are carefully considered.

Overall, the Foreign Adversary Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2023 aims to protect public health and national security by preventing the misuse of gain-of-function research by foreign adversaries. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue in the field of biodefense and biosecurity.