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Introduced
07/16/2019
07/16/2019
In Committee
07/16/2019
07/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish an interagency working group for coordination and development of Federal research protection, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill establishes an interagency working group to coordinate efforts to protect federally funded research and development from foreign interference, cyberattacks, theft, or espionage. The working group will develop common definitions and best practices for federal science agencies and grantees, while balancing the need for the open exchange of ideas and international talent required for scientific progress and American leadership in science and technology. The bill also directs federal research agencies to issue cybersecurity standards for their grantees and creates a National Science, Technology, and Security Roundtable to facilitate discussions on protecting national and economic security while ensuring scientific progress.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
John Cornyn (R)*,
Deb Fischer (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
John Hoeven (R),
James Lankford (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Marco Rubio (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 07/16/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2133/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2133/BILLS-116s2133is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2133/BILLS-116s2133is.pdf.pdf |
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