H.R. 2855: Protecting Medical Research Funding Act

This legislation, known as the Protecting Medical Research Funding Act, aims to safeguard federal funding designated for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ensuring that such funds cannot be redirected, withheld, or repurposed without specific legal authority. The bill establishes a clear framework regarding the management of these funds to provide more stability and predictability for medical research funding, particularly in relation to the programs and activities carried out by the NIH.

Key Provisions

• Protection of NIH Funding: The bill specifies that discretionary appropriations for the NIH cannot be impounded, transferred, or reprogrammed unless a new law is passed. This new law must explicitly mention this Act and provide the statutory basis for any changes to the funding.
• Certification Requirement: Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, and then annually, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to certify that both they and the Director of the NIH are in compliance with the provisions of this Act. This certification will be submitted to relevant Congressional committees.

Purpose of the Bill

The primary goal of this bill is to ensure that funding for medical research is reliable and protected from potential budgetary maneuvers that could impact the ability of the NIH to conduct essential research. By limiting the reallocating of funds, the bill seeks to support ongoing and future healthcare research initiatives that significantly contribute to public health advancements.

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