Senate Committee Considers Contempt Vote for Former NIH Official

Why it matters locally: While not directly impacting specific state industries, federal oversight of pandemic management, such as the actions of former NIH officials, can influence future public health policy and funding that affects agencies like the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.

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The Senate Homeland Security Committee plans to vote on a measure to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in contempt of Congress. Republicans on the committee introduced the measure. They cite Fauci's refusal to respond to questions concerning the government's management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote determines if the committee recommends the full Senate pursue contempt proceedings.