The Frank Wolf Space Security Act restricts federal funding for NASA, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the National Space Council from collaborating with China or Chinese-owned companies unless Congress specifically authorizes such activities after the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits federal funds from being used to host Chinese officials at NASA facilities. However, the restrictions include narrow exceptions: these agencies may proceed with China-related activities if they certify to the FBI that the work poses no risk of transferring sensitive technology or information with national security implications and does not involve interactions with officials accused of human rights violations. Any certifications for approved activities must be submitted to relevant congressional committees and the FBI at least 30 days before the activity occurs, with detailed information about its purpose, participants, location, and timing. The legislation effectively tightens oversight of U.S.-China space cooperation by making it subject to advance congressional authorization rather than executive discretion.
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