A bill 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.

5/14/2026, 3:36 PM

Summary of Bill S 4423

This bill, titled "A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act," was introduced in the 119th Congress as Senate Bill 4423 on April 28, 2026. It aims to mandate that every institution of higher education applying for a research and development award must confirm that it does not run specified branch campuses, along with addressing other purposes not detailed in the context provided.

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Current Status of Bill S 4423

Bill S 4423 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill S 4423 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 28, 2026. Bill S 4423's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 28, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4423

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4423

A bill 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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Nora Khan

1,047

2 months ago

I don't like this bill, it's gonna mess with my kid's education at college. Why they gotta make it so complicated? Just leave it alone! #confused #notfair