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Stops Foreign Contracts in Defense Research
Recent Bills/Stops Foreign Contracts in Defense Research

Stops Foreign Contracts in Defense Research

IntroducedN/A
Passed Senate10 months ago
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Awaiting House vote
Why This Matters

This bill prohibits colleges from entering contracts with specific foreign entities for defense research, starting in 2027, unless they receive a waiver.

If you attend or work at a college involved in defense research, you may see changes in contracts with foreign entities starting in 2027.
Who this affects
students · faculty
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill prevents certain colleges from signing contracts with foreign entities involved in defense research.
  2. 2Starting January 1, 2027, institutions must comply or lose Department of Defense funding.
  3. 3Colleges can request a waiver to enter contracts, but must provide detailed information.
  4. 4The Secretary of Defense will review waiver requests to ensure national security.
  5. 5This legislation aims to protect U.S. defense research from foreign espionage.
Read the detailed summary

Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act This bill requires, subject to a limited exception, that any agency rule promulgated under notice and comment procedures must be (1) initiated by a senior appointee (e. g., an individual who was appointed by the President or is a non-career member of the Senior Executive Service), and (2) issued and signed by an individual who was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidance for agencies to implement this requirement.

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IntroducedJan 15, 2025
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SenateSep 29, 2025
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Awaiting House vote

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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