GATE Act of 2025
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Overview
The Guarding American Technology from Exploitation Act (GATE Act) of 2025 prohibits National Laboratories from admitting foreign nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or Cuba as either visitors or assignees. However, the Secretary of Energy can issue waivers to allow admittance if they determine the benefits outweigh the risks, and must notify Congress of any such waivers. This legislation aims to protect sensitive technology and information held by these laboratories.
Key provisions
- National Laboratories cannot admit covered foreign nationals as visitors or assignees.
- Covered foreign nationals include citizens of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba.
- Exemptions (waivers) can be granted by the Secretary of Energy in consultation with intelligence officials.
- Waivers require a certification that benefits outweigh risks.
- Congress must be notified of any issued waivers, including details about the foreign national and the decision-making process.
- The Act defines key terms such as ‘assignee,’ ‘covered foreign national,’ and ‘National Laboratory.’
- Lawful permanent residents and U.S. citizens are exempt from the prohibition.
- The Director of the FBI and other senior counterintelligence officials are involved in the waiver process.
Who is affected
- National Laboratories
- Foreign nationals from specified countries (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba)
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