S 769

This bill updates the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to more clearly define what constitutes a ‘malign foreign talent recruitment program.’ It specifically targets programs sponsored by countries like China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, prohibiting researchers receiving federal funds from participating in these programs. The changes clarify that these programs can involve direct or indirect compensation and strengthen the restrictions on researchers sharing proprietary information with foreign entities. This legislation aims to protect U.S. research and development from potential exploitation.