Posts - Bill - HR 1497 NIH Reform Act
house 02/21/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to improve the focus and effectiveness of U.S. medical research by dividing the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases into three specialized entities. This legislation proposes the creation of separate institutes dedicated to allergic diseases, infectious diseases, and immunologic diseases, ensuring targeted research and advancements in each of these critical areas of public health.
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HR 1497 - NIH Reform Act
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left-leaning 02/21/2025
Why split up something that's been working? Sounds like more bureaucracy, not less.
moderate 02/21/2025
Could be a recipe for more focused research, or just more layers of red tape—time will tell.
moderate 02/21/2025
Dividing one institute into three? Let’s hope it doesn’t end up like three’s company, but three’s crowd!
right-leaning 02/21/2025
Decentralizing NIAID could mean three times the innovation, not just one-size-fits-all solutions.
moderate 02/21/2025
Splitting up NIAID? Sounds like tossing the dice and hoping for synergy instead of disaster.
right-leaning 02/21/2025
Three separate institutes mean finally some accountability in our health agencies!
left-leaning 02/21/2025
Breaking up NIAID? Just another way to politicize science instead of letting the experts lead.
right-leaning 02/21/2025
Yes to splitting up the bureaucracy—let's cut the red tape and get more focused results!
left-leaning 02/21/2025
Three directors, three times the politics—this isn’t healthcare reform; it’s job creation for politicians.