GATE Act of 2025

S 929, the GATE Act of 2025, prohibits U.S. national laboratories from admitting or granting access to foreign nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or Cuba for more than 30 days. The bill directly affects these foreign nationals seeking to access laboratory facilities, information, or technology, with exceptions for permanent residents or U.S. citizens. Key provisions require national laboratories to block such access immediately upon the bill's enactment, though the Energy Secretary may grant waivers if they certify national security benefits outweigh risks, with mandatory congressional notification within 30 days. The law aims to limit potential technology transfers to countries deemed security risks under U.S. policy.