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Proposal:American Science First Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

American Science First Act

This bill prohibits the National Science Foundation from providing grants or other forms of assistance to any individual or entity that is affiliated or otherwise has a relationship, including but not limited to a research partnership, joint venture, or contract with

  • an entity included on the entity list under the Export Administration Regulations, which identifies foreign entities subject to license requirements for the export, reexport, or transfer of certain items;
  • a Chinese military company operating in the United States or any of its territories or possessions on the list required under the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999, or required under the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, or any successor list; or
  • any parent, subsidiary, affiliate of, or entity owned by or controlled by any such entity.

Bill Title

American Science First Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-07-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • 2021-07-28: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • 2021-07-28: Introduced in House
  • 2021-07-28: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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