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Increased Transparency in Research and Exchange Programs

This act aims to enhance oversight of foreign influence in U.S. research and development programs. It introduces new rules for reporting changes in study programs and research participation for foreign students, and allows for visa revocation in cases of security risk or misrepresentation. The goal is to protect research integrity and national security.
Key points
Foreign students on J-1, F-1, and M-1 visas will need to report changes in their field of study and participation in U.S. government-funded research programs.
Foreign student visas can be revoked if they misrepresented intentions, changed to a more sensitive field of study, or their research participation poses a security risk to the U.S.
Universities and research institutions will need to disclose foreign funding sources more thoroughly in federal research grant applications, including in-kind contributions.
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Additional Information
Safeguarding United States Research Act
Print number: HR 3619
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2021-05-28