HR 8559
To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving research and development awards, 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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This bill prohibits certain U.S. colleges and universities from receiving research and development awards from specific foreign governments. Specifically, institutions that receive funds from countries like China, Russia, Iran, or Venezuela, or their entities, are barred from receiving these awards for a period of five years. The bill focuses on research and development related to national security applications, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum information science.
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