Ban Federal Research Funding in China

Official: Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

IntroducedFebruary 5, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill prohibits federal spending on research projects that involve China or its government entities.

If you want to ensure that U.S. taxpayer money does not support research in China, this bill is important.

Affects: This bill affects researchers, scientists, and institutions that might seek federal funding for projects involving China.

Summary

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023This bill prohibits federal agencies from conducting or supporting, either directly or indirectly, research that will be conducted by (1) China's government; (2) the Chinese Communist Party (CCP); (3) any agent or instrumentality of China's government or the CCP; or (4) any entity owned or controlled by China or the CCP.

What changes is this bill making?

1. The bill aims to stop U.S. federal agencies from funding any research projects in China. 2. It specifically targets funding for research conducted by the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party. 3. Federal agencies like the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency are included in this ban. 4. The bill seeks to prevent potential security risks associated with sharing research resources with China.

Who is affected?

This bill affects researchers, scientists, and institutions that might seek federal funding for projects involving China.