HR 2855
Protecting Medical Research Funding Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to safeguard federal funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by preventing the President or other officials from withholding or reallocating these funds without explicit Congressional approval. It establishes a process to ensure that any changes to NIH funding require specific legislation, rather than unilateral action. The bill also mandates regular certification from the Department of Health and Human Services to demonstrate compliance with these restrictions.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the impoundment, transfer, or reprogramming of NIH discretionary appropriations.
- Requires specific statutory authorization for any deviation from existing appropriations.
- Establishes a certification process for the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Mandates annual certification of compliance with the Act.
- References the Protecting Medical Research Funding Act in any future legislation authorizing changes to NIH funding.
Who is affected
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Researchers and scientists funded by the NIH
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Congress (specifically the Appropriations Committees)
- The public, as it impacts medical research
Notable changes
- Prevents the President from unilaterally altering NIH funding levels.
- Increases Congressional oversight of NIH appropriations.
- Requires explicit legislative action for any changes to NIH funding.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 2855
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To limit the impoundment, transfer, or reprogramming of Federal funds made available for the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Protecting Medical Research Funding Act
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