HR. 1864In Committee
Risky Research Review Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes an independent board to review and approve federal funding for high risk life sciences research involving dangerous pathogens and related work
Key points
- Establish research security board
- Require review of high risk research
- Prohibit funding without board approval
- Allow review of prior awards
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-05 — Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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