GATE Act of 2026

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Signed into Law

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Blocks certain foreign nationals from accessing U.S. National Laboratories.

This bill would stop people from countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba from visiting or working at U.S. National Laboratories. It aims to protect American technology from being misused. However, the Secretary of Energy could grant waivers in specific cases if the benefits outweigh the national security risks.

What Would Change

Currently, there is no federal law specifically stopping people from countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or Cuba from accessing U.S. National Laboratories. If this bill passes, these individuals would generally be blocked from entering or using the labs' information and technology. An exception would be made if the Secretary of Energy grants a specific waiver. This change would take effect immediately if the bill is signed into law.

Key Provisions

National Laboratories would be prohibited from admitting or granting access to certain foreign nationals from countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba.
This ban would apply to both short-term visitors and those seeking access for more than 30 consecutive days.
The Secretary of Energy could issue a written waiver, allowing access if the benefits to the U.S. outweigh national security and economic risks.
The Secretary of Energy would need to consult with top intelligence and counterintelligence officials from the Department of Energy and the FBI before granting any waiver.
The Secretary of Energy would be required to inform specific Congressional committees within 30 days of issuing a waiver, explaining the reasons.

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GATE Act of 2026

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