Bills · HR 5609
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5609Health
Stop RFK’s BS Act
INTRO SEP 26· LAST ACTION SEP 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the continuity and stability of scientific research funded by the U.S. government. If passed, it would prevent the arbitrary termination of research projects by requiring a strong, evidence-based reason (like fraud) for cutting funds. This means scientists whose work was paused would be able to pick up where they left off, potentially saving years of research and investment, and avoiding delays in scientific discoveries that could lead to medical breakthroughs or advancements.
If the bill doesn't pass, grants that were suspended or terminated for reasons other than fraud or mismanagement during the specified period would remain cut off. This could lead to a loss of research progress, wasted resources, and uncertainty for researchers relying on federal funding, potentially impacting the nation's scientific competitiveness and public health initiatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reinstate funding for grants and awards terminated or suspended between January 20, 2025, and the bill's enactment date.
This provision aims to restart critical research projects that may have been halted without sufficient cause.
PROVISION 02
Allows an exception for reinstatement if the NIH Director finds financial mismanagement, research fraud, or malfeasance.
This ensures that only legitimate, well-managed projects are reinstated, maintaining accountability for public funds.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that approved payment requests for reinstated grants be disbursed within 30 calendar days.
This speeds up the flow of funds to researchers, helping them quickly resume their work after a disruption.
PROVISION 04
Extends the budget period of reinstated or disbursed grants by one year.
This gives researchers additional time to complete projects that were delayed due to funding suspension.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
59
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 26
Introduced in House
SEP 26
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5609
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 26, 2025
Last actionSep 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 26, 2025
House BillHR 5609Health
Stop RFK’s BS Act
INTRODUCED SEP 26, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
