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US S3997

US S3997
Safeguarding American Innovation Act


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Introduced
06/18/2020
In Committee
07/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 620. (on 12/14/2020)

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