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Prohibition on US Federal Funding for Research in China

This act aims to prohibit U.S. federal agencies from directly or indirectly funding research conducted by the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, or related entities. This means American taxpayer money will not be used to support research in China, potentially impacting global scientific collaboration and technological development.
Key points
U.S. federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Health and Human Services, are prohibited from funding research in China.
The ban applies to support through grants, contracts, and other funding vehicles for the Chinese government, the Communist Party, or entities they control.
The goal is to protect U.S. interests by limiting the flow of funds to research that could be used against the United States.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1032
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2025-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1032.

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 2025-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • U.S. federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Health and Human Services, are prohibited from funding research in China.
  • The ban applies to support through grants, contracts, and other funding vehicles for the Chinese government, the Communist Party, or entities they control.
  • The goal is to protect U.S. interests by limiting the flow of funds to research that could be used against the United States.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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