S. 286 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 286 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 8, 2021Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To conduct or support further comprehensive research for the creation of a universal coronavirus vaccine. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coronavirus Vaccine Act. 2. Research for the creation of a universal coronavirus vaccine (a) In general The Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shall conduct or support comprehensive research for the creation of a universal coronavirus vaccine. (b) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.