Dangerous Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act
This bill prohibits federal funding for institutions conducting specific types of viral research. It bans new federal grants for gain-of-function research involving influenza viruses, coronaviruses (including SARS-CoV-2), or select agents listed by HHS or USDA. The law directly affects universities and research institutes that receive federal research grants and conduct this work. It does not ban the research itself but stops new federal funding for such projects, aiming to prevent potential risks from enhanced viral pathogens.
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Introduced Feb 26, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Feb 26, 2025
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