Congress blocks federal research dollars flowing to China
H.R. 1032 — Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023 · Filed by Claudia Tenney (R-NY) · 3 cosponsors · Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill prohibits federal agencies from funding research conducted by the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, or entities they control. It applies to all federal research funding mechanisms—grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements—across Defense, Veterans Affairs, Energy, EPA, Interior, Transportation, HHS, and other agencies.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is a prohibition on federal research funding flowing to Chinese state entities. It is a straightforward spending restriction, not a subsidy, carve-out, or deregulation.
What the text implies
- May affect U.S. universities and research institutions that collaborate with Chinese counterparts; they would lose federal funding if research involves Chinese government entities.
- Could reduce international scientific collaboration in fields where Chinese state research is significant (e.g., materials science, energy, biotech).
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who it affects
Ordinary citizens benefit by preventing their tax dollars from funding research that advances a geopolitical adversary's capabilities. The restriction protects public resources and national security interests without imposing direct costs on citizens' rights, access to services, or protections.