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To prohibit the use of funds by the intelligence community for research, development, or technical support performed by any National Laboratory that lacks certain security measures.
HB9660 aims to ensure that the intelligence community does not use funds for research, development, or technical support from National Laboratories that do not meet specific security criteria. This means that only labs with certain security measures in place would be eligible for funding related to intelligence activities.
This bill would affect National Laboratories and the intelligence community by setting strict guidelines on where and how funding can be allocated for research and development. If a lab fails to meet the required security standards, it could lose potential funding from the intelligence community.
As of July 13, 2026, HB9660 has just been introduced in the House and referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. No further actions have been taken yet. This is the first step in the legislative process, and it will be some time before we see any decisions or further developments regarding the bill.
