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H.R. 1318 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Kennedy, Mike (R-UT) (Introduced 02/13/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.65 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/25/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/13/2025)
United States Research Protection Act
This bill clarifies the definition of a malign foreign talent recruitment program under the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act.
The Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act, which was included in the CHIPS and Science Act, prohibits researchers who receive federal funds from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs, in which foreign countries incentivize or compensate researchers for activities that present a conflict of interest for the researcher or that are otherwise unauthorized (e.g., sharing proprietary information without proper authorization).
The bill clarifies that these restrictions apply to programs that are sponsored by a foreign country of concern, including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The bill also clarifies that malign foreign talent recruitment programs may involve direct or indirect compensation or incentives from such countries.
119 HR 1318 EH: United States Research Protection Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1318
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Research Protection Act.
2.Clarification of definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restrictionParagraph (4) of section 10638 of title VI of division B of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (Public Law 117–167; 42 U.S.C. 19237) is amended— (1)by inserting of concern after foreign country each place such term appears; (2)by striking means— and all that follows through any program, position, or activity and inserting means any program, position, or activity; (3)by striking subparagraph (B); (4)by redesignating clauses (i) through (ix) as subparagraphs (A) through (I), respectively, and moving such subparagraphs, as so redesignated, two ems to the left; (5)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking directly provided and inserting whether directly or indirectly provided; and (6)in subparagraph (I), as so redesignated, by striking ; and and inserting a period. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
117 HR 1318 IH: United States Research Protection Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1318IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 13, 2025Mr. Kennedy of Utah (for himself and Ms. Stevens) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyA BILLTo amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Research Protection Act.
2.Clarification of definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restrictionParagraph (4) of section 10638 of title VI of division B of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (Public Law 117–167; 42 U.S.C. 19237) is amended—(1)by inserting of concern after foreign country each place such term appears;(2)by striking means— and all that follows through any program, position, or activity and inserting means any program, position, or activity;(3)by striking subparagraph (B);(4)by redesignating clauses (i) through (ix) as subparagraphs (A) through (I), respectively, and moving such subparagraphs, as so redesignated, two ems to the left;(5)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking directly provided and inserting whether directly or indirectly provided; and(6)in subparagraph (I), as so redesignated, by striking ; and and inserting a period.
117 HR 1318 : United States Research Protection Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1318IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Research Protection Act.
2.Clarification of definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restrictionParagraph (4) of section 10638 of title VI of division B of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (Public Law 117–167; 42 U.S.C. 19237) is amended—(1)by inserting of concern after foreign country each place such term appears;(2)by striking means— and all that follows through any program, position, or activity and inserting means any program, position, or activity;(3)by striking subparagraph (B);(4)by redesignating clauses (i) through (ix) as subparagraphs (A) through (I), respectively, and moving such subparagraphs, as so redesignated, two ems to the left;(5)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking directly provided and inserting whether directly or indirectly provided; and(6)in subparagraph (I), as so redesignated, by striking ; and and inserting a period.Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/13/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1201-1202) |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1318. |
| 03/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1201) |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1201) |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/25/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | United States Research Protection Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | United States Research Protection Act |
| Display Title | United States Research Protection Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | United States Research Protection Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 03/25/2025 Referred To |
| House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee | 02/13/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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