Frank Wolf Space Security Act

House Votes

This bill would block U.S. space and science offices from working one-on-one with China unless a future law clearly allows it. It covers NASA, the White House science office, and the National Space Council, and also bars hosting official Chinese visitors at NASA facilities.

There are narrow exceptions. An agency could move forward only if, after consulting the FBI, it certifies there’s no risk of transferring sensitive technology or data to China and no contact with officials tied to human rights abuses. That certification must be sent to key committees and the FBI at least 30 days before the activity, and include the purpose, agenda, major participants, and when and where it would happen.

Key points

• Who is affected: NASA, the White House science office (OSTP), and the National Space Council; Chinese government entities and Chinese-owned companies; and U.S. researchers who rely on bilateral projects with China.
• What changes: No federal funds for new or ongoing bilateral work with China or Chinese-owned companies, and no official Chinese visits to NASA sites, unless a strict certification process is met or a later law authorizes it.
• When: These rules would apply after the bill becomes law.