Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB8703

Introduced
6/12/24  

Caption

Foreign Research Transparency Act of 2024

Impact

If passed, HB8703 would establish new compliance requirements for primary recipients of federal health research grants, potentially impacting how these entities establish agreements with foreign secondary recipients. The legislation could lead to increased scrutiny and a demand for detailed reporting on the research processes funded by the federal grants. Critics may argue that while the intent is to promote transparency, it could also introduce bureaucratic hurdles that complicate the execution of international collaboration in research, particularly in fields that rely heavily on global partnerships.

Summary

House Bill 8703, titled the 'Foreign Research Transparency Act of 2024', proposes significant amendments to the Public Health Service Act, particularly aimed at enhancing transparency in the management of federal research grants. Specifically, the bill mandates that the primary recipients of covered grants ensure access to all relevant research information, including raw data, databases, and progress reports, from any foreign secondary recipients involved in the research. This move aims to bolster accountability and oversight over how research funds are utilized, particularly when they intersect with international entities.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the balance between ensuring transparency and maintaining efficient research operations. Some stakeholders may view the new requirements as an unnecessary burden or a threat to collaboration with foreign entities that could inhibit research advancements. Others may express concerns regarding the definitions of compliance and the repercussions for those who fail to adhere to the new rules, including financial penalties that could jeopardize funding availability for essential health research.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HB8597

Transparency in Government Act of 2024 PAST Act of 2024 Promoting Accountability and Security in Transitions Act of 2024

US HB8636

Foreign Investment Transparency and Accountability Act

US HB8601

Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2024

US SB4722

Furthering Operations for Resiliency, Transparency, and Integrity to Fortify (FORTIFY) United States Research Act Research Integrity and Security Act of 2024

US HB8293

American Donor Privacy and Foreign Funding Transparency Act

US HB7532

Federal A.I. Governance and Transparency Act of 2024

US HB8665

Supercritical Geothermal Research and Development Act

US HB6642

GRANT Act of 2023 Grant Recipient Accountability for Necessary Transparency Act of 2023

US HB8565

Endometriosis CARE Act Endometriosis Coverage, Awareness, Research, and Education Act

US HB3043

Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act

Similar Bills

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