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Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act

3/13/2026, 8:05 AM

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.

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 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7616

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7616

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate 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 profile image

Mack Leach

654

16 days ago

this bill is bad for us. how will it hurt me in the short term?

Truett Flynn profile image

Truett Flynn

688

13 days 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 profile image

Naomi Cheng

780

14 days 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 profile image

Felipe Frazier

655

20 days 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?