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Stop RFK’s BS Act

USA119th CongressHR-5609| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reinstate funding for specific grants and awards. It requires the reinstatement of any covered grants or awards that were terminated or suspended during the period beginning January 20, 2025, and ending on the date of the bill's enactment, unless the NIH Director identifies financial mismanagement, research fraud, or malfeasance. Upon reinstatement, these grants are to be considered obligated, and any associated payment requests must be disbursed within 30 calendar days. Furthermore, all reinstated grants or awards will automatically receive a one-year extension to their budget period, starting from the date the Act is enacted.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Stop RFK’s BS Act

USA119th CongressHR-5609| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
This legislation mandates the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reinstate funding for specific grants and awards. It requires the reinstatement of any covered grants or awards that were terminated or suspended during the period beginning January 20, 2025, and ending on the date of the bill's enactment, unless the NIH Director identifies financial mismanagement, research fraud, or malfeasance. Upon reinstatement, these grants are to be considered obligated, and any associated payment requests must be disbursed within 30 calendar days. Furthermore, all reinstated grants or awards will automatically receive a one-year extension to their budget period, starting from the date the Act is enacted.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted