HR7510Referred to Committee

Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-11
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Troy E. Nehls
Troy E. Nehls
Republican · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 96.4% (562 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-02-11

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would restrict universities and research institutions from transferring ownership of research projects or intellectual property to foreign companies or countries that are considered competitive threats to the United States. The law aims to protect American research investments and prevent sensitive discoveries in areas like technology and science from being controlled by foreign entities. It would likely affect university researchers, technology companies, and international collaborations in academic settings.

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