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Research Protection: New Security Measures for Higher Education

This act establishes a special unit within the FBI to protect academic research from foreign government influence. Its goal is to ensure the security and integrity of federally funded projects, potentially impacting academic environments and international collaborations.
Key points
A new FBI unit will monitor and investigate cases where individuals involved in university research may be acting as agents of foreign governments.
The FBI will proactively engage with higher education institutions to inform them about potential threats and prevention methods.
The act authorizes the hiring of 56 new investigative agents for these tasks, and the initiative is set to operate for 10 years.
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Print number: 117_HR_3012
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Process start date: 2021-05-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Higher Education Research Protection Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3012.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new FBI unit will monitor and investigate cases where individuals involved in university research may be acting as agents of foreign governments.
  • The FBI will proactively engage with higher education institutions to inform them about potential threats and prevention methods.
  • The act authorizes the hiring of 56 new investigative agents for these tasks, and the initiative is set to operate for 10 years.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Education Security