S 4424
A bill 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, 7:31 AM
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits certain U.S. colleges and universities from receiving research and development awards from foreign governments or entities. Specifically, institutions that have received funds from designated countries (including Venezuela, Iran, China, Russia, and Qatar) or related entities for research in areas like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum information science will be barred from receiving these awards for five years. The bill aims to safeguard national security by limiting the potential influence of foreign governments on sensitive research.
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