Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 418

119th Congress

Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 5, 2025

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Summary

This bill aims to protect U.S. military research and development programs from espionage by the Chinese Communist Party. Based on the title, it would likely establish new security measures or restrictions to prevent unauthorized access to defense-related research information.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Introduced2/5/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberSenate

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Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025

This bill aims to protect U.S. military research and development programs from espionage by the Chinese Communist Party. Based on the title, it would likely establish new security measures or restrictions to prevent unauthorized access to defense-related resea

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This bill aims to protect U.S. military research and development programs from espionage by the Chinese Communist Party. Based on the title, it would likely establish new security measures or restrictions to prevent unauthorized access to defense-related research information.

Bill Number: 418
Introduced: 2/5/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025
Bill Number: 418
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 2/5/2025
Summary: This bill aims to protect U.S. military research and development programs from espionage by the Chinese Communist Party. Based on the title, it would likely establish new security measures or restrictions to prevent unauthorized access to defense-related research information.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to protect U.S. military research and development programs from espionage by the Chinese Communist Party. Based on the title, it would likely establish new security measures or restrictions to prevent unauthorized access to defense-related research information.

Last updated: 2/25/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on safeguarding Department of Defense research activities from foreign intelligence gathering.
It specifically targets espionage threats from the Chinese Communist Party.
The legislation would likely create new protections or screening procedures for defense research programs.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee for review and consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect defense contractors, research institutions, and universities that conduct military-related research for the U.S. government. It may also impact foreign nationals seeking to participate in defense research programs, particularly those with connections to China. The legislation could result in stricter vetting procedures and access controls for individuals and organizations involved in sensitive defense projects.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

418, 119th Congress (2025). "Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-418

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