To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation...
To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to update the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act by requiring institutions of higher education to declare that they do not operate certain branch campuses when applying for research and development awards. This measure is intended to ensure that the awards go to institutions that meet specific criteria.
The bill would affect colleges and universities that have branch campuses and are seeking research and development funding. Institutions would need to certify their compliance with the new requirement to be eligible for these awards. This could impact the funding available to some institutions and potentially influence their operational decisions.
HB8558 was introduced on April 28, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for further review. It is in the early stages of the legislative process, and no further action has been taken yet. Key sponsors of the bill include Elise Stefanik (Republican) and Josh Gottheimer (Democrat).
