United StatesResearchers would face federal funding limits on restricted partnerships
People and organizations working under federal research awards could not spend that money on collaborations with government-listed entities or associated people unless an agency approves an exception.
What it does
Federal research money could not support work with government-listed entities or associated people. Agency heads could allow exceptions when necessary for U.S. national security or essential to a clearly defined scientific, public health, or national security purpose that cannot reasonably be achieved without that collaboration.
Argument forRestricting these partnerships could reduce listed entities’ access to federally funded research and data, while preserving exceptions for work meeting strict conditions.
Argument againstLimits on sharing data and writing papers with listed partners or associated people could interrupt useful research that does not qualify for an exception.
More detail
People and organizations could not use federal research award money to support collaborations with listed entities or associated individuals. Covered work includes joint research, shared publications, and data exchanges. An agency head could grant an exception case by case if it is necessary to advance U.S. national security interests. Alternatively, the collaboration must be essential for a clearly defined scientific, public health, or national security purpose that cannot reasonably be achieved without it. Agency heads would have to notify Congress within 30 days after granting an exception.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- May 19Introduced in HouseLatest
- May 19Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Introduced
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