To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year...
To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving research and development awards, and for other purposes.
HB8559 aims to change the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 by preventing certain universities from getting research and development grants. The bill is a collaborative effort, with Elise Stefanik as the primary sponsor and Josh Gottheimer and Greg Steube as co-sponsors.
This bill would affect specific higher education institutions that receive federal funding for research and development projects. By barring these institutions from getting certain grants, the bill could reduce the flow of federal dollars to these schools for particular research activities. The intended impact is to ensure that defense research funding is directed only to institutions that meet certain criteria.
As of now, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for further consideration. It was introduced on April 28, 2026, and the next steps will involve committee review and possible amendments before it can be voted on by the full House.
