# Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

This bill would prevent the federal government from spending taxpayer money on research conducted in China or by Chinese government entities. Essentially, it stops U.S. government agencies—including the Defense Department, Energy Department, EPA, and others—from funding research projects that would be carried out by the Chinese government, Chinese Communist Party, or any organizations controlled by either of them. This applies whether the funding comes through direct grants, contracts, or other financial arrangements.

The practical effect is that American researchers and institutions would no longer be able to receive federal funding if they're collaborating with or conducting research through Chinese government-controlled entities. For example, a U.S. university researcher couldn't accept a federal research grant if part of that work would be done by a Chinese government lab or organization. The bill aims to prevent American tax dollars from indirectly supporting Chinese government operations or research that could benefit China's government interests.

This could impact scientific collaboration and research partnerships between American and Chinese institutions, particularly in fields like energy, environmental science, transportation, and health research where federal funding is common. Universities and research institutions that have collaborative relationships with Chinese entities would need to restructure those partnerships or find alternative funding sources if they want to continue receiving federal money. The bill reflects concerns about protecting American research investments and preventing technology or knowledge from flowing to the Chinese government through research partnerships.

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

Williams, Brandon

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023 This bill prohibits federal agencies from conducting or supporting, either directly or indirectly, research that will be conducted by China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent, instrumentality, or entity belonging to or controlled by either entity.