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Ban on Federal Funding for Research Conducted by China's Government.

This bill stops US taxpayer money from funding any research conducted in China by the Chinese government or the Communist Party. The goal is to protect national security and prevent US funds from supporting China's policy of merging civilian and military scientific advancements. Federal agencies, including those funding health and defense research, must comply with this ban.
Key points
Federal funds (grants, contracts) cannot be used to support research conducted by the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party.
The measure aims to safeguard US national security interests and counter China's military-civilian fusion strategy.
The prohibition applies broadly across all major Federal agencies, such as the Department of Defense and the National Science Foundation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2525
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2023-07-26