Restricting US Funds for Universities Partnering with Chinese Military Institutions.
This legislation aims to protect US national security and research by prohibiting federal funding for institutions (including US universities and companies) that maintain contracts with Chinese universities linked to the People's Liberation Army. It tightens rules on research funding, access to classified information, and significantly lowers the threshold for US universities to disclose foreign gifts. The act also promotes Mandarin language education through partnerships with Taiwan.
Key points
US companies and universities will lose federal research funding if they partner with specific Chinese universities identified as supporting the Chinese military.
The required disclosure threshold for foreign gifts to US universities is lowered from $250,000 to $50,000, increasing financial transparency.
The government can deny student (F/J) visas to individuals associated with Chinese institutions identified as supporting military fusion.
Federal funding for K-12 schools is restricted if they maintain contracts with any entity domiciled in the People's Republic of China.
The bill authorizes grants to expand Mandarin language and Chinese cultural programs in partnership with Taiwan.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2726
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Process start date: 2023-09-05