S 418 · in committee · significant

Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025

What this bill does

Prohibits colleges receiving Pentagon research funding from contracting with China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or related entities starting January 2027.
Affects universities conducting defense research and scientists who lead such projects at those institutions.
Requires institutions to seek one-year waivers from the Department of Defense to maintain restricted contracts.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How would universities conducting Pentagon-funded defense research balance national security concerns against potential impacts on international scientific collaboration and recruitment?
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What criteria should the Department of Defense use when deciding whether to grant one-year waivers to institutions seeking to maintain restricted contracts?
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Which universities and research programs would face the most significant operational or financial disruptions under this January 2027 implementation timeline?

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