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US HR5253

US HR5253
Protecting American Research and Talent Act


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Introduced
09/10/2025
In Committee
09/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide that no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to award a grant or contract to an institution of higher education for the specific purposes of conducting fundamental research in collaboration with a covered entity.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Protecting American Research and Talent Act," prohibits federal funding for grants or contracts to higher education institutions conducting fundamental research in collaboration with certain "covered entities" (primarily Chinese academic institutions and military-affiliated organizations). The bill allows federal agencies to grant case-by-case waivers if they determine the collaboration serves national security interests, with specific eligibility criteria for institutions seeking waivers. These criteria include having an international student enrollment rate below 15% and less than 5% of students from "foreign countries of concern." The bill requires federal agencies to submit annual reports to Congress detailing waiver applications, collaborations, and enrollment statistics. "Collaboration" is broadly defined to include activities like shared research facilities, technical knowledge exchange, joint ventures, and research sponsorships. "Covered entities" are specifically identified as certain Chinese academic and military-linked institutions, and the definition extends to individuals employed by or educated at these institutions. The bill aims to restrict potential technology transfer and research collaboration that could potentially compromise U.S. national security interests, particularly in relation to China.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (on 09/10/2025)

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