This bill prohibits researchers and institutions that receive federal funding from collaborating with foreign entities on the government's restricted entity lists, which include organizations tied to China's military, companies subject to export controls, and entities involved in forced labor practices. The prohibition covers a broad range of research activities, including joint projects, data sharing, co-authored publications, personnel exchanges, and shared laboratory facilities. Federal agency heads can grant case-by-case waivers if they determine the collaboration is necessary for national security or serves an essential scientific or public health purpose that cannot be achieved otherwise, but they must notify Congress within 30 days with justification and security measures. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy will issue government-wide guidance to ensure consistent implementation across federal research agencies. The bill applies to anyone participating in or receiving federal research funding and uses multiple existing government lists to define which foreign entities are restricted.
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