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Introduced
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
In Committee
07/22/2020
07/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To strengthen the security and integrity of the United States scientific and research enterprise. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Safeguarding American Innovation Act, aims to strengthen the security and integrity of the United States scientific and research enterprise. It establishes a Federal Research Security Council to develop policies and guidance to protect the national and economic security interests of the U.S. related to federally funded research and development. Key provisions include creating a uniform grant application process with expanded disclosure requirements, restricting the transfer of certain goods and technologies to certain foreign nationals, and enhancing oversight and reporting on foreign gifts and contracts received by U.S. universities. The bill also creates criminal penalties for fraud in federal grant applications.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (20)
Rob Portman (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Tom Carper (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Josh Hawley (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
James Lankford (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Martha McSally (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Mitt Romney (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 620. (on 12/14/2020)
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