H.R.7616

Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act

Introduced·2/20/26

Federal HB7616 mandates the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to mitigate risks to U.S.

Federal HB7616, the Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act, requires the Secretary of State to create a strategy to identify and mitigate risks to U.S. foreign policy interests from relationships between European institutions and entities of concern. These entities include those involved in military-civil fusion, the Chinese defense industrial base, and other activities deemed risky. The strategy must include an assessment of these entities' activities in Europe, an evaluation of vulnerabilities and national security risks, and recommendations for diplomatic engagement.

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History

Mar 26

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 26

House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.

Feb 20

House

Introduced in House