HR 8558
To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:55 AM
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require colleges and universities seeking federal research grants to certify that they do not operate any branch campuses in a list of countries, including Venezuela, Iran, China, Cuba, Turkey, Russia, and Qatar. The Secretary of State has the authority to add additional countries to this list. This measure aims to strengthen research security by limiting the potential for research collaboration in countries deemed to pose a national security risk.
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