To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Requires colleges and universities to certify that they don't operate certain foreign branch campuses when applying for research funding. This certification is a condition for receiving research and development awards.
Sponsored By
Bill Journey
- Apr 28, 2026
- Apr 28, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
- TBD
The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
- TBD
If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
- TBD
If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects institutions of higher education, particularly those with foreign branch campuses, by potentially limiting their access to research funding. It may also impact students and faculty at these institutions who rely on such funding for research projects.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic1
- Republican1
Documents
1
Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.
Cosponsors (1)
Bill Details
- Culture
Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.