Abolish the Fogarty International Center Act of 2025
Abolish the Fogarty International Center Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HR 1120: Abolish the Fogarty International Center Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would eliminate the Fogarty International Center, a research facility within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). If passed, the center would be shut down and cease operations. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact researchers and scientists who work at or receive funding from the Fogarty Center, as well as international health research collaborations. It could affect global health initiatives and partnerships between U.S. health institutions and organizations worldwide.
The center currently focuses on advancing health research with international partners. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee review and has not advanced further in the legislative process. It was introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) in the 119th Congress.
CRS Official Summary
Abolish the Fogarty International Center Act of 2025This bill abolishes the John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences. (The Fogarty International Center is a research center at the National Institutes of Health that focuses on global health research and international collaboration activities.)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.