Protecting American University Research from Foreign Adversaries
This law prevents foreign governments like China and Russia from buying or acquiring rights to research conducted at U.S. universities. It aims to keep American innovations and sensitive technology safe from international threats.
Key points
Bans U.S. universities and students from selling research rights to specific hostile nations like Russia, China, and Iran.
Imposes fines up to $5 million for violations that threaten national security or involve critical defense research.
Allows the U.S. government to seize any money or assets received from illegal research transfers.
Covers all forms of intellectual property, including patents, trade secrets, and data developed by faculty or students.
Status:
Introduced
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