To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving research and development awards, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8559

The bill titled "To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving research and development awards, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8559 on April 28, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8559

Bill HR 8559 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8559 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8559's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of April 28, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8559

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8559

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving research and development awards, and for other purposes.