Espionage Prevention Act

This bill would make colleges and universities that have a contract, agreement, gift, or donation involving certain Chinese entities ineligible to receive funds from any U.S. intelligence agency. Covered entities include Confucius Institutes, the Thousand Talents Program, Chinese universities tied to the military or security services, and companies on the Defense Department's list of Chinese military companies. The restriction would begin in the first fiscal year starting at least 12 months after the law takes effect, and it would end for a school once the school ends the relationship. The Director of National Intelligence could grant one-year, renewable waivers if certain safeguards and national security conditions are met, and would have to notify Congress, help schools comply, and report to Congress each year.

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Sponsors

• Pat Fallon Republican sponsor
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