United States Research Protection Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-08-08T20:26:16Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 769 United States Research Protection Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/8/2025, 8:26 PM

Summary of Bill S 769

Bill 119 s 769, also known as the "Foreign Talent Recruitment Restriction Clarification Act," aims to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act. The main purpose of this bill is to provide clarity on the definition of a foreign country in relation to restrictions on malign foreign talent recruitment.

The bill seeks to address concerns about foreign countries engaging in activities that could potentially harm the United States' research and development efforts. By clarifying the definition of a foreign country, the legislation aims to strengthen restrictions on the recruitment of individuals from countries that may pose a threat to national security or intellectual property.

In addition to clarifying the definition of a foreign country, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to research and development, competition, and innovation. These additional provisions are aimed at promoting a more secure and competitive environment for American businesses and researchers. Overall, Bill 119 s 769 is focused on protecting the United States' interests in research and development by addressing concerns related to malign foreign talent recruitment. The bill aims to provide clarity and strengthen restrictions in order to safeguard national security and intellectual property.

Congressional Summary of S 769

United States Research Protection Act of 2025

This bill clarifies the definition of a malign foreign talent recruitment program under the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act.

The Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act, which was included in the CHIPS and Science Act, prohibits researchers who receive federal funds from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs, in which foreign countries incentivize or compensate researchers for activities that present a conflict of interest for the researcher or that are otherwise unauthorized (e.g., sharing proprietary information without proper authorization).

The bill clarifies that these restrictions apply to programs that are sponsored by a foreign country of concern, including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The bill also clarifies that malign foreign talent recruitment programs may involve direct or indirect compensation or incentives from such countries.

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Current Status of Bill S 769

Bill S 769 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill S 769 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2025. Bill S 769's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123. as of July 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 769

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 769

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Employee hiring

- International scientific cooperation

- Research administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 769

A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes.

Comments

Wyatt Burton

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7 months ago

I heard about this new bill that's supposed to protect research in the US. It sounds like a good idea, but I wonder how it will impact me and my community in MN. Will this bill really make a difference in the long run?