# 118-s-81: Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act

118-s-81, Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act, is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS); status Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-s-81
- Congress: 118
- Title: Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act
- Status: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
- Introduced: 2023-01-25
- Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act

## Cosponsors (13)

- Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY), 2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA), 2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL), 2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), 2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] (R-IN), 2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK), 2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL), 2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR), 2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2023-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC), 2023-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO), 2023-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT), 2024-01-17T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [118-s-81 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/81)

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