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EO 14292 — ban/suspend dangerous GoF funding

Trump EO ends federal funding of dangerous gain-of-function research in countries of concern and suspends other such work pending new OSTP policy. Aligns with Paul's multi-year legislative push.

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Executive Order 14292 — Biological Research Safety — May 5, 2025
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Gain-of-function definitions

Unresolved definitional dispute. Tabak letter (Oct 2021) acknowledged delayed reporting of enhanced growth in mice; NIH still denied ePPP classification.