National Labs: Foreign National Access Ban
To prohibit National Laboratories from admitting certain foreign nationals, and for other purposes.
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is currently reviewing this bill. It has not moved since August 13, 2026. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.
This bill faces a long road because it was just introduced and could be seen as too broad by scientists who rely on international cooperation.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
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Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.) introduced the GATE Act to restrict foreign nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba from accessing U.S. national lab facilities or data. The bill allows the Energy Department to grant waivers only if benefits outweigh national security risks.
The Guarding American Technology from Exploitation (GATE) Act, H.R. 10092, would prohibit covered foreign nationals from accessing National Laboratory facilities, information, or technology. The bill requires the DOE to notify Congress within 30 days of granting any access waivers.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To prohibit National Laboratories from admitting certain foreign nationals, and for other purposes.
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