H.R. 1318: United States Research Protection Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-13 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-13):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Haley M. Stevens | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1318 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1318?
H.R. 1318 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: United States Research Protection Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1318 are available on congress.gov.
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