Bill narrows ban on foreign talent programs to countries of concern
Passed one chamberH.R. 1318Latest action
Sponsor: Mike Kennedy · Representative · UT
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Official title: United States Research Protection Act
119th Congress
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HR 1318 narrows the ban on foreign talent recruitment programs to only cover designated "countries of concern."
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What does this do?
HR 1318 changes federal law on "malign foreign talent recruitment programs" so the restriction applies only to programs tied to a "foreign country of concern," rather than all foreign nations. It also clarifies the ban covers both direct and indirect recruitment arrangements from these countries and reorganizes related definitions for clarity.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects federally funded researchers and institutions, including universities and national labs, as well as federal agencies that enforce these research security rules.
Why does it matter?
The change makes the restriction narrower and more specifically targeted, meaning it no longer applies broadly to research collaborations with any foreign country.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Mar 25, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.