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Report on US Taxpayer-Funded Research Benefiting China

This act mandates a report on how US taxpayer-funded research may have benefited China. It aims to increase transparency in public spending and protect intellectual property. Citizens will gain insight into whether their money is being used in line with their interests.
Key points
The US government will investigate the extent to which China has benefited from US taxpayer-funded research.
The report will list institutions and programs that have cooperated with Chinese entities.
The goal is to protect intellectual property and prevent funds from being used against US interests.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_992
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Process start date: 2021-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_992.

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 2021-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US government will investigate the extent to which China has benefited from US taxpayer-funded research.
  • The report will list institutions and programs that have cooperated with Chinese entities.
  • The goal is to protect intellectual property and prevent funds from being used against US interests.
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. Good, Bob [R-VA-5].

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.

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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