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Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act
4/8/2026, 7:20 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7616
The bill "To require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to identify and mitigate relationships that pose a risk to United States foreign policy interests between certain European institutions and certain covered entities of concern, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as H.R. 7616 on February 20, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7616
Bill HR 7616 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2026. Bill HR 7616 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 20, 2026. Bill HR 7616's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19. as of March 26, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7616
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7616
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7616
To require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to identify and mitigate relationships that pose a risk to United States foreign policy interests between certain European institutions and certain covered entities of concern, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to identify and mitigate relationships that pose a risk to United States foreign policy interests between certain European institutions and certain covered entities of concern, and for other purposes.
Comments
Mack Leach
701
1 month ago
this bill is bad for us. how will it hurt me in the short term?
Truett Flynn
731
1 month ago
I think this bill is a good idea. It helps protect our academic institutions from security risks and ensures that our partnerships with other countries are secure. I'm glad that this is being addressed and hope that it will make a positive impact. #HR7616 #security #academicpartnerships
Naomi Cheng
841
1 month ago
I think this bill is good because it helps protect academic research from foreign threats. It's important to keep our information safe.
Felipe Frazier
695
1 month ago
I don't get why this bill is even a thing. Seems like a waste of time and money. Can't they focus on more important stuff?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7616
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