SAFE Biomedical Research Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Oct 19, 2021
Last action Oct 20, 2021
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Committee
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Oct 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Oct 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Oct 19, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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John Joyce
RRepublican
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