Research ReportCRS In FocusVersion 2
IF11043
The Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Research Subjects (Common Rule): Overview and Issues
Published Apr 10, 2026Updated May 6, 2026
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The Congressional Research Service is a nonpartisan policy and legal analysis arm of the Library of Congress. CRS reports are written for members of Congress and their staff, not the public — but they’re made available openly through Congress.gov.