HR. 1318In Committee
United States Research Protection Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Clarifies federal research security restrictions by defining malign foreign talent recruitment programs as those tied to foreign countries of concern and involving direct or indirect incentives
Key points
- Amend talent recruitment definition
- Require coverage of foreign countries of concern
- Authorize inclusion of indirect incentives
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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