Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act, prohibits federal funding agencies from allowing collaborations between U.S. research awards and certain foreign entities. Specifically, it restricts partnerships with entities on various U.S. government restricted entity lists, including those related to China and national security risks. The bill also establishes a waiver process for necessary collaborations and requires reporting on any granted waivers to Congress.
Key provisions
- Prohibits federal research awards from being used for collaborations with entities on restricted entity lists.
- Defines ‘research collaboration’ broadly, encompassing joint projects, co-authorship, data sharing, and personnel exchanges.
- Establishes a process for the head of a federal agency to waive the prohibition under specific circumstances.
- Requires agencies to issue government-wide guidance on compliance with the restrictions.
- Mandates reporting to Congress on any granted waivers, including justification and mitigation measures.
- Includes a comprehensive list of entities subject to the prohibition, encompassing various government lists and Executive Orders.
- Defines ‘National Laboratory’ for clarity.
- Allows for waivers to advance national security interests or critical scientific research.
Who is affected
- Federal Research Agencies
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