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HR 5253

Protecting American Research and Talent Act

119th Congress Introduced by Andy Barr

HR 5253 - Protecting American Research and Talent Act OverviewBill Number: HR 5253 Title: Protecting American Research and Talent Act Status: Introduced in House Introduced: Sep

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HR 5253 - Protecting American Research and Talent Act

Overview

Bill Number: HR 5253
Title: Protecting American Research and Talent Act
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced: September 10, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Protecting American Research and Talent Act aims to address concerns about foreign influence and theft of intellectual property from U.S. research institutions and universities. The bill's primary goal is to strengthen security and oversight measures to protect American research, innovation, and talent from exploitation by adversarial nations.

Key Provisions

  • Requires federal research agencies to establish new security protocols for grant recipients, including mandatory disclosure of foreign funding and affiliations
  • Empowers the Department of Education to vet international students and researchers seeking access to sensitive research areas
  • Bans U.S. universities from establishing new Confucius Institutes or renewing existing agreements with the Chinese government-backed program
  • Directs the State Department to deny or revoke visas for foreign nationals found to be engaged in intellectual property theft or espionage
  • Mandates regular reporting to Congress on the scope of foreign influence activities targeting American academia and research

Affected Parties and Impacts

The bill would primarily impact U.S. universities, research institutions, and federal research agencies that receive government funding. These entities would face new compliance requirements and security measures to protect sensitive research and information. International students, researchers, and foreign nationals seeking access to American academic and research programs could also be affected by the increased vetting and visa restrictions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The Protecting American Research and Talent Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 10, 2025. It has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, as well as the House Committee on Education and Labor, for further consideration. If passed by the House, the bill would then move to the Senate for review and potential amendments before a final vote. Given the bipartisan concerns about foreign influence in U.S. academia, the legislation is expected to receive significant attention and debate in the current Congress.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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