Protecting American Research and Talent Act

HR 5253, the Protecting American Research and Talent Act, restricts federal funding for fundamental research collaborations between U.S. universities and specific Chinese institutions linked to military programs. It prohibits federal grants or contracts for such collaborations unless a waiver is granted by a federal agency, which requires the university to have less than 15% international enrollment and less than 5% enrollment from students in "foreign countries of concern" (like China). Waivers must be justified and reported to Congress, including details about the research collaboration and intellectual property terms. The bill also mandates annual agency reports tracking compliance, university enrollment data, and all granted waivers.