Kustoff Introduces Bill to Restrict Chinese Nationals from Exploiting U.S. Research and Technology

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) to re-introduce the SECURE CAMPUS Act. This legislation would prohibit Chinese nationals from receiving visas to the United States for graduate or post-graduate studies in STEM fields. Congressman Kustoff is joined by Representatives Scott Perry (PA-10), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Rick Crawford (AR-01) in re-introducing this important legislation in the House.

The bill mandates that participants in China's foreign talent recruitment programs register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. It expands the definition of "economic espionage" under U.S. Code to more accurately reflect the range of institutions the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses to steal technology from the United States. It also mandates that the Secretary of State develop and publish a list of China's foreign talent recruitment programs.

"The SECURE CAMPUS Act will protect our national security from the Chinese Communist Party's attempts to exploit and steal our cutting-edge research and technology from inside our American universities. It is time we put an end to China's abuse and ensure our intellectual property remains secured. I am proud to re-introduce this legislation with Senator Cotton," said Congressman Kustoff.

"Allowing China unfettered access to American research institutions is akin to granting Soviet scientists access to our critical laboratories during the Cold War. We shouldn't allow the Chinese Communist Part to exploit the openness of American research institutions any longer. The SECURE CAMPUS Act will help stop Chinese nationals from stealing U.S. technology, which the CCP uses against our own troops and businesses," said SenatorCotton.