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HR 5626 117th Congress House Health

SAFE Biomedical Research Act

Introduced: October 19, 2021 Introduced by: Joyce, John Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 19, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Securing And Fortifying Everyday Biomedical Research Act or the SAFE Biomedical Research Act

This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to address national security concerns with respect to the biomedical research it conducts or supports.

Specifically, the NIH must consult with relevant agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal partners, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, regarding research that may affect or be affected by matters of national security. The NIH must also ensure that recipients of its funding adhere to appropriate technology practices and policies to safeguard identifiable, sensitive information.

What's happening now October 20, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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