To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8558

The bill titled "To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act" introduced in the 119th Congress under the designation H.R. 8558 on April 28, 2026, aims to enforce a requirement for institutions of higher education to certify in their research and development award applications that they do not manage specific branch campuses.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8558

Bill HR 8558 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8558 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8558's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of April 28, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8558

To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.