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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3744· House(119-HR-3744)

Research Integrity and Foreign Influence Prevention Act

Rep. Webster
Age: 77 years
Florida
Introduced
6/5/2025
Last activity
6/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsored by
Daniel Webster
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 0
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Research Integrity and Foreign Influence Prevention Act,'' seeks to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act. The primary goal is to clarify the definition of a foreign country regarding malign foreign talent recruitment restrictions. Specifically, it aims to include special administrative regions or territories controlled by covered foreign countries of concern. This change is intended to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Yes

  • Does this put more money into medical research?+5

    By strengthening research integrity and preventing foreign influence, the bill seeks to protect the security and value of US-funded research.

  • Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?+3

    The bill protects research integrity by closing loopholes regarding foreign-controlled territories.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+2

    The bill expands the scope of federal restrictions on foreign talent recruitment.

The opposite

  • Would Asian Americans be better off under this?-2

    The expansion of foreign country definitions may disproportionately impact researchers with ties to the specified territories.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-2

    Increased scrutiny on foreign talent recruitment may impact immigrants from specified regions.