# 117-s-482: Taxpayer Research and Coronavirus Knowledge Act of 2021

117-s-482, Taxpayer Research and Coronavirus Knowledge Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-482
- Congress: 117
- Title: Taxpayer Research and Coronavirus Knowledge Act of 2021
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced: 2021-02-25
- Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Taxpayer Research and Coronavirus Knowledge Act of 2021

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] (R-IN), 2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

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- 117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jackie Walorski.
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## Sources
- [117-s-482 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/482)

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- [117-sres-817: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2 through Octobe…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-817)
- [117-sres-803: A resolution condemning the detention and death of Mahsa Amini and calling on t…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-803)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-s-4745: Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4745)
- [117-sres-621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-621)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-482 (as of 2026-10-15).