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This bill, named the Frank Wolf Space Security Act, restricts federal funding and collaboration between NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), OSTP (Office of Science and Technology Policy), and the National Space Council (NSpC) with China or Chinese-owned companies. Specifically, the bill prohibits these agencies from developing, implementing, or executing any bilateral policies, programs, or contracts with China unless explicitly authorized by future legislation. The bill also prevents hosting official Chinese visitors at federal NASA facilities. However, the bill allows for exceptions if the agencies, after consulting with the FBI, can certify that the proposed activities: (1) do not risk transferring technology, data, or information with national security or economic implications to China, and (2) do not involve interactions with officials directly linked to human rights violations. Any such proposed exception must be submitted to specific congressional committees and the FBI at least 30 days before the activity, with a detailed description of the purpose, agenda, participants, location, and timing. The bill aims to protect U.S. national security and economic interests by limiting scientific and space-related interactions with China.

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