SAFE Biomedical Research Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 19, 2021)
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 just happenedOct 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 19, 2021
- Oct 20, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Oct 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 19, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House