H.R. 494 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Defund EcoHealth Alliance Act
H.R. 494 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 25, 2023, sponsored by Guy Reschenthaler with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Defund EcoHealth Alliance Act This bill prohibits the award of federal funds to EcoHealth Alliance, Inc (including any subsidiaries or related organizations). This is a nonprofit research organization that studies coronaviruses in bat populations and other environmental health concerns. The Government Accountability Office must also audit federal funds provided to that organization over the past decade.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (Jan 25, 2023)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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