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Prohibition on Russian and Belarusian Nationals in US Energy Labs

New legislation aims to immediately terminate the employment of Russian and Belarusian nationals (excluding permanent US residents) in US Department of Energy laboratories. This prohibition will remain in effect until Russian forces withdraw from Ukraine and all sanctions against Russia are lifted. The goal is to enhance national security and protect sensitive technologies.
Key points
Immediate termination of employment for Russian and Belarusian nationals (excluding permanent residents) in Department of Energy laboratories.
The ban on employing these nationals will last until Russian troops withdraw from Ukraine and sanctions are lifted.
The act aims to protect national security and sensitive scientific research.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4098
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2022-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to prohibit nationals of the Russian Federation and Belarus from working in Department of Energy National Laboratories.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4098.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immediate termination of employment for Russian and Belarusian nationals (excluding permanent residents) in Department of Energy laboratories.
  • The ban on employing these nationals will last until Russian troops withdraw from Ukraine and sanctions are lifted.
  • The act aims to protect national security and sensitive scientific research.
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 Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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