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January 9, 2025

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United StatesHouse Bill 254HR 254

American Science First Act

Science, Technology, Communications

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Introduced January 9, 2025 by Rick W. Allen · Last progress January 9, 2025

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Stops the National Science Foundation (NSF) from awarding grants or other assistance to any person or organization that has certain ties to Chinese communist military–linked companies named on specified U.S. government lists.

Prohibited ties include research partnerships, joint ventures, contracts, and ownership/control links (such as parent companies, subsidiaries, or affiliates). The section points to specific federal lists to identify covered firms and references the Export Administration Regulations to define terms.