HR8901Referred to Committee

To prohibit certain federally funded research collaborations with certain foreign entities, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-19
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Sponsor

John R. Moolenaar
John R. Moolenaar
Republican · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 98.2% (552 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2026-05-19

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would restrict U.S. researchers and institutions that receive federal funding from collaborating with certain foreign entities and countries on research projects. This would affect universities, national laboratories, and private research organizations that depend on federal grants, potentially limiting their international partnerships and scientific exchanges. The bill aims to protect sensitive research and national security interests while potentially affecting the pace and scope of global scientific cooperation.

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