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Proposal:Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on federal funding made available to entities located in China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party for research in the five years prior to enactment of this bill.

Not later than 120 days after the enactment of this bill, the GAO shall brief Congress on the data that is available with respect to federal funding made available to such entities for research.

Bill Title

Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-08-14: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • 2020-08-14: Introduced in House
  • 2020-08-14: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.