Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act

Bill 118 s 3035, also known as the Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent harmful research from being conducted on children.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a task force to review and approve research studies involving children. This task force would be responsible for ensuring that any research conducted on children is ethical and does not pose any harm to the participants.

Additionally, the bill requires researchers to obtain informed consent from both the children participating in the study and their parents or legal guardians. This consent must be given voluntarily and without any coercion. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the use of children in research studies that involve physical or psychological harm, unless there is a compelling reason to do so and all necessary precautions have been taken to minimize any potential risks. Overall, the Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act aims to safeguard the well-being of children who participate in research studies and ensure that their rights and safety are protected. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.