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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1032· House(119-HR-1032)

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

Rep. Tenney
Age: 65 years
New York
Introduced
2/5/2025
Last activity
2/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsored by
Claudia Tenney
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023." It aims to prohibit Federal spending on research conducted in China. The legislation targets several major Federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Energy, Interior, Transportation, and Health and Human Services, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency. It prohibits these agencies from directly or indirectly supporting research through various funding vehicles. This includes research conducted by the Government of the People's Republic of China or any entity controlled by it. It also prohibits funding for any agent or entity controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.

Yes

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2

    The bill strengthens national security by preventing the funding of research that could potentially benefit a foreign adversary.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1

    The bill aligns US economic and research policy with the strategic goal of limiting the influence of the Chinese Communist Party.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1

    The bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from funding research through entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?-3

    The bill may negatively impact healthcare access by restricting the ability of the Department of Health and Human Services to fund research that could lead to medical advancements.

  • Does this put more money into medical research?-3

    The bill restricts the pool of available research funding for agencies like the EPA and the Department of Energy by cutting off collaborations with Chinese-controlled entities.

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?-3

    The bill limits the scope and potential reach of scientific research by prohibiting funding for any research conducted by the Chinese government or the CCP.