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No Taxpayer Funding for Researchers Who Prey on Children Act

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6177

Bill 118 hr 6177, also known as the No Taxpayer Funding for Researchers Who Prey on Children Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit federal funding from being used to support any research projects that involve the exploitation or abuse of children.

The bill aims to protect vulnerable children from being subjected to harmful research practices by ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used to fund such projects. It seeks to establish strict guidelines and regulations to prevent researchers from preying on children for their studies.

If passed, the No Taxpayer Funding for Researchers Who Prey on Children Act would have significant implications for the research community, as it would restrict the availability of federal funding for projects that do not adhere to ethical standards in their treatment of children. Overall, this bill is designed to safeguard the well-being of children and ensure that research conducted with federal funding is conducted in an ethical and responsible manner.

Current Status of Bill HR 6177

Bill HR 6177 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2023. Bill HR 6177 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 2, 2023.  Bill HR 6177's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6177

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6177

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6177

No Taxpayer Funding for Researchers Who Prey on Children Act
No Taxpayer Funding for Researchers Who Prey on Children Act
To prohibit Federal funding for researchers who have conducted a study or experiment relating to gender identity, and for other purposes.

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