H.R. 7173 Introduced Health

Follow the Science Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure scientific integrity in the activities of the National Institutes of Health and prevent the diversion of funds to politically driven activities, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] Introduced January 21, 2026 Cosponsors 44 (44 D) Latest action January 21, 2026

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  1. Jan 21, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Jan 21, 2026 Introduced in House

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