Pentagon Fails to Track $1.4B in Overseas Pandemic Research Funding

A new report reveals significant gaps in the Pentagon's oversight of funds potentially used for risky pathogen research in foreign countries, including China.

• The Department of Defense's Inspector General found that the Pentagon has not adequately tracked pandemic-related research funding abroad from 2014 to 2023.
• Over $1.4 billion in grants were reviewed, with some funds potentially reaching Chinese labs for pathogen enhancement studies.
• The Pentagon's tracking systems lack the detail necessary to determine the full extent of funding for high-risk research.
• Key lawmakers and scientists have criticized the Pentagon for gross negligence and called for greater accountability.
• The report raises concerns over the potential misuse of U.S. taxpayer dollars in adversarial nations.

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