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Prohibiting Federal Funding for Universities Collaborating with China and Russia

This act aims to restrict federal funding for U.S. higher education institutions that maintain agreements with specific academic institutions in China and Russia. The goal is to prevent support for these countries' military activities through academic collaboration. Citizens should be aware that this might affect the availability of programs and research at some universities.
Key points
Universities collaborating with Chinese or Russian institutions linked to their armed forces will lose access to federal funds.
The objective is to protect U.S. national security by limiting the flow of knowledge and technology to potential adversaries.
This could impact the educational and research offerings of some American universities currently collaborating with the mentioned countries.
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Print number: 117_HR_7855
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2022-05-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HALT Our Adversaries Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7855.

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 2022-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Universities collaborating with Chinese or Russian institutions linked to their armed forces will lose access to federal funds.
  • The objective is to protect U.S. national security by limiting the flow of knowledge and technology to potential adversaries.
  • This could impact the educational and research offerings of some American universities currently collaborating with the mentioned countries.
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. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

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

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