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Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026

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To prohibit certain foreign governments from acquiring intellectual property rights of research conducted by United States universities, faculty, staff, or students, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 7510·House·Bill·Education

Rep. Troy E. Nehls(Republican-Texas-22)·

Feb 11, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Feb 11, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Bill text

Feb 11, 2026As introduced in the House