# 119-s-4525: Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act

119-s-4525, Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-05-30).

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- As of: 2026-05-30
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4525
- Congress: 119
- Title: Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-14
- Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-30

## Summary

**Prohibits federally funded research collaborations with entities or individuals listed on U.S. government restricted lists.** This bill would block the use of federal research awards to enter into, support, or carry out collaborations with those listed and would set government-wide rules and a narrow waiver process to handle exceptions. - Researchers and universities: It would apply to any activity under a federally funded research award. "Research collaboration" is defined broadly to include joint projects, co-authorship, data or material sharing, joint labs, and personnel exchanges. - Federal research agencies and OSTP: The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy must issue government-wide guidance to standardize compliance, definitions, and enforcement across agencies. - Waivers and transparency: Agency heads may grant case-by-case waivers only for national security or essential scientific or public health reasons. If granted, the agency must report to Congress within 30 days with the identity, justification, and any mitigation measures.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New limits on federally funded research: mixed, low. If enacted, this bill would bar using federal research funds to enter into or support research collaborations with entities on U.S. restricted lists or people tied to them. It would apply to anyone participating in, receiving, or doing work under a federally funded research award. Agency heads coul…

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- 119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-535: Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act
- 119-s-4983: Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4525 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4525)

## Related
- [119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2142)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-535: Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-535)
- [119-s-4983: Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4983)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4525 (as of 2026-05-30).