RESEARCHER Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 1664 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage: In committee
Started in: Senate
Sponsors: 6
Latest action: May 7, 2025

What it does

The RESEARCHER Act would require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop consistent federal guidelines to address financial instability among graduate and postdoctoral researchers.

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Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
May 7, 2025
Committee (Current step)
In committee · May 7, 2025
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