# 117-hr-4071: Foreign Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2021

117-hr-4071, Foreign Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] (R-OH); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-4071
- Congress: 117
- Title: Foreign Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2021
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced: 2021-06-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 56
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Foreign Gain-of-Function Research Prevention Act of 2021

## Cosponsors (56)

- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] (R-FL), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] (R-UT), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22] (R-CA), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3] (R-GA), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (R-PA), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] (R-OH), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2021-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY), 2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2021-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7] (R-OH), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12] (R-PA), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] (R-AR), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R-CA), 2021-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] (R-TX), 2021-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2021-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (R-OH), 2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-FL), 2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2021-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL), 2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1] (R-MS), 2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2021-11-16T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-4071 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4071)

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