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United States Research Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-769| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Rick Scott (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The United States Research Protection Act of 2025 seeks to enhance research security by amending the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act. Its primary purpose is to clarify the definition of "foreign country" as it pertains to restrictions on malign foreign talent recruitment programs. This ensures a more precise application of the law. Key changes include specifying " foreign country of concern " to narrow the focus of these restrictions to particular nations. Additionally, the bill broadens the scope of prohibited activities by including support provided whether directly or indirectly , rather than only directly, thereby strengthening safeguards against foreign influence in American research and development.

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Timeline
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1318
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-45.
Jul 22, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1318
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 30, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-45.


  • July 22, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1318: United States Research Protection Act
Employee hiringInternational scientific cooperationResearch administration and funding

United States Research Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-769| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
The United States Research Protection Act of 2025 seeks to enhance research security by amending the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act. Its primary purpose is to clarify the definition of "foreign country" as it pertains to restrictions on malign foreign talent recruitment programs. This ensures a more precise application of the law. Key changes include specifying " foreign country of concern " to narrow the focus of these restrictions to particular nations. Additionally, the bill broadens the scope of prohibited activities by including support provided whether directly or indirectly , rather than only directly, thereby strengthening safeguards against foreign influence in American research and development.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1318
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-45.
Jul 22, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1318
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 30, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-45.


  • July 22, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Rick Scott (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1318: United States Research Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee hiringInternational scientific cooperationResearch administration and funding