Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act of 2025

This bill would let the President grant CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) the same legal protections and benefits that the U.S. gives to recognized international organizations. In simple terms, if the President approves, CERN could receive certain privileges and immunities under U.S. law, similar to other international bodies the U.S. works with. The aim is to support scientific cooperation through diplomacy.

Key points:

• Who is affected: CERN and, by extension, its work with U.S. partners.
• What changes: The President may extend to CERN the privileges and immunities available under the International Organizations Immunities Act, on terms the President sets.
• When: Only after the bill becomes law and the President chooses to grant these protections.