Bill · H.R. 7616· House(119-HR-7616)
Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act
- Introduced
- 2/20/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.
- Sponsored by
- Ronny Jackson
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act requires the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs to develop a specific strategy. This strategy focuses on identifying and mitigating risks between certain European institutions and designated covered entities of concern. The plan must address academic, financial, research, and data-sharing relationships. It also requires an assessment of the scale and scope of these entities' activities in Europe. Finally, the strategy must evaluate vulnerabilities and national security risks to the United States and its allies.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
The act seeks to protect the interests of the United States and its European allies through coordinated diplomatic engagement.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The bill defines covered entities of concern as those involved in the persecution of Uyghur Muslims.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2
The strategy addresses risks related to data-sharing relationships with entities of concern.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Risk Mitigation for National Security: Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(a)(3) aim to identify and mitigate relationships that pose a risk to United States foreign policy interests and national security. This could protect the United States and its European allies and partners from threats or influence efforts from covered entities of concern.
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Diplomatic Engagement: Section 2(a)(4) requires a list of recommendations for bilateral and multilateral diplomatic engagement. This is intended to help mitigate risks associated with covered entities of concern through cooperation between governments and institutions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+4Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+2Improves School Choice+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 3/26/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas