Revises the definition of 'foreign country of concern' used in a federal restriction on malign foreign talent recruitment, and expands the definition to cover support received indirectly as well as directly.

Official title: United States Research Protection Act of 2025

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 27-FEB-2025

Referred 27-FEB-2025

Approved by committee 30-APR-2025

Reported 22-JUL-2025

On the calendar 22-JUL-2025

Key points

Inserts 'of concern' after each use of 'foreign country' in the definition of the restriction.
Replaces the list of clauses that followed the definition's opening words with a shorter definition covering any program, position, or activity, and strikes subparagraph (B).
Covers support that is provided whether directly or indirectly, replacing the prior 'directly provided' wording.
Redesignates clauses (i) through (ix) as subparagraphs (A) through (I) and adjusts their indentation.

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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in Senate" (27-FEB-2025); the text has changed since (Reported to Senate, 22-JUL-2025).

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Committee referrals (1)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee (Senate)

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Sponsor John Cornyn (R-TX) Cosponsors · 4

■ 3 R■ 1 D

3 Republicans

1 Democrat

Alex Padilla

congress.gov page Reported to Senate (22-JUL-2025) Introduced in Senate (27-FEB-2025)