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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the Director of the National Science Foundation from awarding grants and other forms of assistance to Chinese communist military companies and their affiliates, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the American Science First Act, prohibits the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) from awarding grants or other forms of assistance to individuals or entities affiliated with Chinese communist military companies or their subsidiaries. Specifically, the bill restricts funding to entities included on the Export Administration Regulations list, the list required by the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act, or any successor lists. This aims to prevent the potential misuse of NSF funding by organizations with ties to the Chinese military.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (on 01/20/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/401/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr401/BILLS-118hr401ih.pdf |
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