The Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act prohibits the use of federal research funding for collaborations with foreign entities on U.S. government restricted entity lists, which include entities designated for national security, foreign policy, or human rights concerns. The law applies to anyone receiving or working under federally funded research awards, including grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements, and defines research collaboration broadly to cover joint projects, co-authored publications, data sharing, personnel exchanges, and access to research infrastructure. Federal agency heads can waive this prohibition on a case-by-case basis if they determine the collaboration is necessary for national security interests or is essential for a scientific, public health, or national security purpose that cannot be achieved otherwise. Any agency granting a waiver must notify Congress within 30 days with details about the entity, justification, and security measures involved. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy must issue government-wide guidance to ensure consistent implementation and enforcement across federal research agencies.
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