{"id":2410323,"date":"2025-03-06T02:59:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T07:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rand-paul-proposes-bill-for-new-gain-of-function-research-funding-procedures-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-03-06T03:00:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T08:00:57","slug":"rand-paul-proposes-bill-for-new-gain-of-function-research-funding-procedures-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rand-paul-proposes-bill-for-new-gain-of-function-research-funding-procedures-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Rand Paul proposes bill for new gain-of-function research funding procedures &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frand-paul-proposes-bill-for-new-gain-of-function-research-funding-procedures-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2410323&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has \u2063proposed the Risky\u2063 Research Review \u200dAct to enhance \u200doversight of government-funded\u200b scientific \u2064research, particularly following the challenges highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The\u200d legislation aims \u200cto \u2064establish \u200ba Life Sciences\u2064 Research Security Board within the\u2063 executive \u2064branch, composed of self-reliant scientists and experts tasked with \u2063evaluating the safety and necessity of\u200c high-risk research projects. <\/p>\n<p>This board will ensure that funding for studies\u2062 involving potential national\u2063 security threats undergoes rigorous scrutiny, \u2063including mandatory approval processes and full disclosures from researchers. The act seeks to improve transparency and accountability, \u2062ensuring \u200dtaxpayer funds\u200d are spent responsibly and\u2062 that public health decisions prioritize the \u200dwelfare\u2063 of citizens. The bipartisan initiative is co-sponsored\u2063 by Senator \u200dGary\u200b Peters (D-MI), emphasizing\u200c the \u200cneed for safeguards in life sciences research while\u2062 fostering \u200binnovation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Rand Paul proposes bill for new gain-of-function research funding procedures<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2028657\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Several years after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3310374\/covid-likely-came-from-a-lab-new-statistics-study-finds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">COVID-19<\/a> pandemic, and to help address the numerous growing challenges associated with government-funded scientific research, Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/rand-paul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Rand Paul<\/a> (R-KY) introduced the Risky Research Review Act on Wednesday. This legislation would oversee scientific research funded by the government related to potential and existing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/policy\/national-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">national security<\/a> threats. <\/p>\n<p>The bill would create a Life Sciences Research Security Board in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/executive-branch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">executive branch<\/a> to manage the intricate processes related to such studies.&nbsp;It would be an independent body comprised of scientists and experts to analyze any government-funded scientific research projects. <\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3338938\/trump-democrats-lose-midterm-elections-behavior-joint-address\/\">Trump says Democrats should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-democrats-should-lose-midterms-over-address-behavior-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"... says Democrats should lose midterms over address behavior - Washington Examiner\">lose midterm elections based<\/a> on behavior at joint address<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3338964\/grenell-hamilton-musical-intolerant-kennedy-center-trump-takeover\/\">Grenell slams Hamilton musical as &#8216;intolerant&#8217; for dropping Kennedy Center after Trump takeover<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3338945\/dc-appeals-court-allows-trump-fire-federal-watchdog-for-now\/\">DC appeals court allows Trump to fire federal watchdog &mdash; for now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;We must demand accountability for the grave oversights that were revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic,&rdquo; Paul said in a press release. &ldquo;The safety of our nation and the trust in its institutions depend on it. My bill not only strengthens transparency but also ensures that public health decisions are made in the best interest of the American people, free from financial motives and prioritizing national security.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Life Sciences Research Security Board created by the Risky Research Review Act would bring accountability to scientific research funded by the government. This new agency would monitor all programs involved with such research, using an independent board to analyze and evaluate the legitimacy and relevance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-weaponization-panel-subpoenas-national-science-foundation-over-misinformation-research\/\" title=\"House weaponization panel subpoenas National Science Foundation for misinformation ...\">government-funded research projects<\/a>, among other things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Life Sciences Research Security Board will serve as an independent body responsible for thoroughly evaluating gain-of-function research and other potentially harmful studies involving high-consequence pathogens,&rdquo; read the release. &ldquo;Currently, the funding and study of life sciences research lack sufficient government oversight, allowing American taxpayer dollars to be spent without proper safeguards.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Paul&rsquo;s proposal would establish a rigorous analysis and assessment process to evaluate &ldquo;high-risk research and decide whether tax dollars should support specific research proposals, ensuring accountability and strengthening transparency.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, among other things, the Risky Research Review Act would require a mandatory majority vote, a restriction on granting funding without board approval, and full disclosure from research grant applicants if their studies involve &ldquo;high-risk life sciences categories&rdquo; or use dangerous chemicals, agents, or toxins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the RRRA would mandate, among other things, that grant recipients disclose all subcontracts and sub-awards and submit annual reports to be published online with a &ldquo;summary of determinations, findings, and information about entities and sub-awardees involved in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">high-risk life sciences research<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3338402\/takeaways-confirmation-hearing-trump-nih-pick-jay-bhattacharya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TAKEAWAYS FROM THE CONFIRMATION HEARING FOR TRUMP NIH PICK JAY BHATTACHARYA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Paul&rsquo;s legislation is a bipartisan proposal. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) was an original co-sponsor of the bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Life science research can yield breakthroughs that help protect the health of Americans, but it must be done with proper safeguards in place,&rdquo; Peters said. &ldquo;By creating an independent oversight agency, this bill will help maintain control of high-risk research, to ensure it&rsquo;s effective, innovative, and safe.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2028657\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2028657\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rand Paul introduces bill for gain-of-function research oversight<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2707,"featured_media":2410324,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AP25017587843798.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[51618,51617,4762,38952,32076],"class_list":["post-2410323","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-funding-procedures","tag-gain-of-function-research-2","tag-legislation","tag-rand-paul","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AP25017587843798.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410323","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2707"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2410323"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410323\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2410327,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410323\/revisions\/2410327"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2410324"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2410323"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2410323"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2410323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}