S. 769Introduced
United States Research Protection Act of 2025
Clarifies federal research security restrictions by defining malign foreign talent recruitment programs to include programs sponsored by foreign countries of concern and compensation from those countries
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Clarifies federal research security restrictions by defining malign foreign talent recruitment programs to include programs sponsored by foreign countries of concern and compensation from those countries
Key points
- Amend malign foreign talent definition
- Require coverage of foreign countries of concern
- Allow indirect compensation to count
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-07-22 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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