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S.2002: National Institutes of Health Director Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 10, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 10, 2021
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- Introduced in Senate - June 10, 2021
Bill Summary
National Institutes of Health Director Protection Act This bill specifies that the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) may only fire a director of a national research institute or national center of the NIH on the basis of malfeasance, neglect of office, or incapacity.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| June 10, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |