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Prohibition on US Federal Funding for Research in China.

This bill aims to stop the US government from directly or indirectly funding scientific research conducted by the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party. This means that US taxpayer money will not be used to support research in these entities, potentially influencing international scientific collaboration.
Key points
US federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Health and Human Services, will be prohibited from funding research in China.
The ban applies to research conducted by the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, or entities controlled by them.
The goal is to redirect public funds away from entities considered adversaries, which may impact global research projects.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6711
Sponsor: Rep. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2]
Process start date: 2022-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6711.

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 2022-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • US federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Health and Human Services, will be prohibited from funding research in China.
  • The ban applies to research conducted by the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, or entities controlled by them.
  • The goal is to redirect public funds away from entities considered adversaries, which may impact global research projects.
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. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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