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Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026

3/2/2026, 2:35 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7510

The bill titled "To prohibit certain foreign governments from acquiring intellectual property rights of research conducted by United States universities, faculty, staff, or students, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 11, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7510

Bill HR 7510 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2026. Bill HR 7510 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2026.  Bill HR 7510's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7510

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7510

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7510

To prohibit certain foreign governments from acquiring intellectual property rights of research conducted by United States universities, faculty, staff, or students, and for other purposes.
To prohibit certain foreign governments from acquiring intellectual property rights of research conducted by United States universities, faculty, staff, or students, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7510

Troy E. Nehls
Troy E. Nehls
TexasRepublican
Brandon Gill
Brandon Gill
TexasIndependent

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