Bills · S 664
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 664AllergiesInfectious and parasitic diseases
NIH Reform Act
INTRO FEB 20· LAST ACTION FEB 20
READING
6MIN
COSPONSORS
1
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly changes how the federal government organizes and conducts critical health research. The National Institutes of Health plays a massive role in understanding diseases, developing treatments, and responding to health crises. By splitting a major institute into three, the bill aims to create more focused efforts on allergies, infectious diseases, and immune disorders.
If this bill becomes law, it could mean that research and funding for these distinct areas become more targeted and specialized. This might accelerate progress in specific fields, but it could also introduce new administrative layers or challenges in coordinating research that spans across these categories. If it doesn't become law, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases would continue its broad mandate, maintaining its current structure and leadership for these interconnected health challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Divides the existing National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) into three distinct institutes: the National Institute of Allergic Diseases, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Immunologic Diseases.
This fundamental change reorganizes how a major part of federal health research is structured, allowing for more specialized focus.
PROVISION 02
Establishes that directors for each of the new institutes will be appointed by the President, with Senate approval, for 5-year terms, with one possible reappointment.
This provision changes the leadership and oversight structure for these critical research areas, introducing more political accountability for their heads.
PROVISION 03
Clearly defines the purpose of each new institute, narrowing the focus of the former NIAID (now National Institute of Allergic Diseases) and creating new, dedicated mandates for infectious and immunologic diseases.
This ensures that each new institute has a distinct mission, potentially leading to more targeted research and resource allocation for specific health challenges.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health to oversee an orderly transition of authorities, staff, and programs from the old NIAID to the new institutes.
This provision aims to prevent disruption in ongoing research and administrative functions during the restructuring process.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Kentucky
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
57
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 20
Introduced in Senate
FEB 20
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 664
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 20, 2025
Last actionFeb 20, 2025
READER REACTIONS
OVERALL SENTIMENT
No reactions yet. Be the first to weigh in.
Discussion
Loading comments...
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 20, 2025
Senate BillS 664AllergiesInfectious and parasitic diseases
NIH Reform Act
INTRODUCED FEB 20, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
