HR-4734 : Still Just a Bill

American Science First Act

This bill prohibits the National Science Foundation from providing grants or other forms of assistance to any individual or entity that is affiliated or otherwise has a relationship, including but not limited to a research partnership, joint venture, or contract with

  • an entity included on the entity list under the Export Administration Regulations, which identifies foreign entities subject to license requirements for the export, reexport, or transfer of certain items;
  • a Chinese military company operating in the United States or any of its territories or possessions on the list required under the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999, or required under the Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, or any successor list; or
  • any parent, subsidiary, affiliate of, or entity owned by or controlled by any such entity.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-07-28CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.House committee actions
2021-07-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.House floor actions
2021-07-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rick W. Allen [R] (GA-12)
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Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Foreign and international corporations
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Research administration and funding
  • Asia
  • China

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