S 1664
Researcher act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:33 AM
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The Researcher Act aims to address financial instability faced by graduate and postdoctoral researchers who receive stipends while conducting research at federally funded institutions. It directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to develop consistent policy guidelines for federal research agencies to improve these researchers’ financial well-being, focusing on increased stipends, affordable healthcare, housing, and childcare. The bill also mandates data collection and analysis on researcher finances and requires regular reports to Congress on implementation and progress.
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