Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act
European Universities: Monitoring Foreign Influence
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires the State Department to create a plan to track and limit relationships between European universities and certain Chinese organizations. It specifically targets groups linked to the Chinese military, intelligence agencies, or those involved in human rights violations.
- The goal is to protect American security and interests. Lawmakers are worried that sensitive research or data shared between Europe and China could be used to harm the U.S. or its allies, especially in areas like defense and technology.
- The government would have to identify which European schools have financial or research ties to these groups. It also looks at how some organizations might be trying to influence students or spread propaganda on European campuses.
- Within six months of the bill becoming law, officials must provide a report and recommendations on how to work with European allies to stop these risks. This includes looking at student groups and talent recruitment programs that might be used for spying.
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act
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