Prohibits National Laboratories from admitting certain foreign nationals from specified countries.

The Guarding American Technology from Exploitation Act of 2026 prohibits National Laboratories from admitting foreign nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. These individuals are barred from accessing the premises, information, or technology of the National Laboratory as visitors or assignees. The Secretary of Energy may issue a waiver if the national security and economic risks are outweighed by the benefits to the United States. The waiver must be certified by a senior counterintelligence official and requires notification to specified congressional committees.

Prohibits National Laboratories from admitting certain foreign nationals from specified countries.

The Guarding American Technology from Exploitation Act of 2026 prohibits National Laboratories from admitting foreign nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. These individuals are barred from accessing the premises, information, or technology of the National Laboratory as visitors or assignees. The Secretary of Energy may issue a waiver if the national security and economic risks are outweighed by the benefits to the United States. The waiver must be certified by a senior counterintelligence official and requires notification to specified congressional committees.