Bills · HR 2855
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2855Health
Protecting Medical Research Funding Act
INTRO APR 10· LAST ACTION APR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to safeguard funding for vital medical research from potential political or administrative changes after Congress has approved it. In the current system, the Executive Branch has some power to adjust how certain funds are spent, which can sometimes disrupt long-term scientific projects or redirect resources away from their original purpose.
If this bill becomes law, money specifically designated for the National Institutes of Health would be much more secure. This could mean more stable and reliable funding for scientists working to find cures and treatments for diseases, potentially accelerating medical breakthroughs. Voters should care because ensuring consistent funding for medical research can lead to faster development of new medicines, therapies, and improved public health outcomes, directly impacting the well-being of all Americans.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prevents the Executive Branch from unilaterally withholding, transferring, or redirecting funds that Congress has allocated to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Ensures that money Congress sets aside for medical research is spent as intended, protecting it from administrative changes.
PROVISION 02
Requires a specific, new law passed by Congress, explicitly referencing this Act, to allow any future withholding, transfer, or redirection of NIH funds.
Raises the bar significantly for altering NIH funding, shifting control from the Executive Branch to Congress.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to annually certify to Congress that NIH funds are being used in compliance with this new law.
Provides an oversight mechanism to ensure accountability and adherence to the bill's restrictions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
2
BILLS LED
32
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 10
Introduced in House
APR 10
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2855
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
House BillHR 2855Health
Protecting Medical Research Funding Act
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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