H.R. 8901In committee
Federal grant recipients face ban on work with watchlisted foreign entities
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 8901 bars federally funded researchers from joint projects, data sharing, or hosting scholars tied to watchlisted foreign entities.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
HR 8901 would prohibit anyone receiving federal research money from working with foreign organizations or individuals on certain U.S. government watchlists. The ban covers joint research, co-authored papers, data sharing, joint labs, and hosting visiting scholars. A government office would write rules explaining how the ban works and how it would be enforced.
Who does it affect?
Universities, research institutions, companies, and individual scientists who receive federal grants or contracts are most directly affected. Foreign researchers, students, and scholars working at or visiting U.S. federally funded institutions could also be affected indirectly.
Why does it matter?
Those currently working with a watchlisted foreign partner would have to stop using federal funds for that relationship. The bill could affect the pace and scope of international scientific work in fields like technology, medicine, and engineering.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act
- Introduced:
- May 19, 2026
- Latest action:
- May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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