A bill 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.

5/14/2026, 8:37 PM

Summary of Bill S 4424

The bill "A bill 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 on April 28, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill S 4424

Bill S 4424 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill S 4424 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 28, 2026. Bill S 4424'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 4424

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4424

A bill 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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Cesar Shields

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14 days ago

This bill banning colleges from getting research funds is so messed up. It's gonna hurt education and innovation. Can't believe they're really going through with it. #disappointed