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S. 418: Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025

S. 418 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Starting in 2027, universities that receive funding from the Department of Defense (DOD) for research will generally be prohibited from entering into new contracts with North Korea, China, Russia, Iran, or other foreign entities of concern. Currently,… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.

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