Bill or resolution detail
HR 7686
To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction, and for other purposes.
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Official facts
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Lifecycle
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Effective Dec 6, 2025Entity 118-hr-7686
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Garcia | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Haley M. Stevens | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Sep 10, 2024 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Sep 9, 2024 · Floor
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Sep 9, 2024 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5039-5040)
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Sep 9, 2024 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7686.
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Sep 9, 2024 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 550.
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Sep 9, 2024 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sep 9, 2024 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5039-5041)
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Sep 9, 2024 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-653.
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Sep 9, 2024 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5039-5040)
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Mar 20, 2024 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
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Mar 20, 2024 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Mar 15, 2024 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Mar 15, 2024 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Science, Space, and Technology Committeehssy00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committeesscm00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
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