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United States Research Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-1318| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
Mike Kennedy

Mike Kennedy

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The United States Research Protection Act aims to strengthen national research security by clarifying the definition of "foreign country" in relation to malign foreign talent recruitment restrictions. It amends the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to specify that these restrictions apply to a "foreign country of concern," indicating a more targeted application. A key modification expands the scope of restricted activities to include benefits or support that are whether directly or indirectly provided , rather than solely directly provided. This broadens the types of arrangements considered under the talent recruitment restriction, enhancing the ability to counter subtle forms of influence. The bill also restructures and streamlines the definition by striking a specific subparagraph and redesignating others, further refining the criteria for identifying malign foreign talent recruitment programs.

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Timeline
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 24, 2025
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 24, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1201-1202)
Mar 24, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1318.
Mar 24, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1201)
Mar 24, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1201)
Mar 24, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-769
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-45.
  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • March 24, 2025
    Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 24, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1201-1202)


  • March 24, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1318.


  • March 24, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1201)


  • March 24, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1201)


  • March 24, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 25, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-769
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-45.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 119-769: United States Research Protection Act of 2025
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United States Research Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-1318| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
The United States Research Protection Act aims to strengthen national research security by clarifying the definition of "foreign country" in relation to malign foreign talent recruitment restrictions. It amends the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to specify that these restrictions apply to a "foreign country of concern," indicating a more targeted application. A key modification expands the scope of restricted activities to include benefits or support that are whether directly or indirectly provided , rather than solely directly provided. This broadens the types of arrangements considered under the talent recruitment restriction, enhancing the ability to counter subtle forms of influence. The bill also restructures and streamlines the definition by striking a specific subparagraph and redesignating others, further refining the criteria for identifying malign foreign talent recruitment programs.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 24, 2025
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 24, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1201-1202)
Mar 24, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1318.
Mar 24, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1201)
Mar 24, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1201)
Mar 24, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-769
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-45.
  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • March 24, 2025
    Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 24, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1201-1202)


  • March 24, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1318.


  • March 24, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1201)


  • March 24, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1201)


  • March 24, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 25, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-769
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-45.
Mike Kennedy

Mike Kennedy

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 119-769: United States Research Protection Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee hiringInternational scientific cooperationResearch administration and fundingSanctions