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This bill amends the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to place new restrictions on the membership and leadership of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI) within the Department of Energy. Specifically, the bill prohibits Department of Energy employees from serving as voting members of the Foundation's Board and establishes strict citizenship and immigration status requirements for Board members, the Executive Director, and all Foundation officers and employees. These requirements include being a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, a refugee admitted to the United States, or a lawful permanent resident. The bill also mandates that the Foundation's operations be conducted in accordance with existing national security provisions, including those in the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation, titled the "America First Energy Act," aims to ensure that key leadership positions in this energy innovation foundation are filled by individuals with strong ties to the United States, potentially limiting foreign influence in the organization's governance and operations.

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