House Panel Calls To Pause $67M NSF Grant
The House Select Committee on China on Tuesday urged the National Science Foundation to pause the $67 million SECURE research-security initiative and review participating institutions. The letter cites concerns about collaborations between lead universities, including the University of Washington ($50 million) and Texas A&M ($17 million), and Chinese military-linked entities. The committee requested contract details and a response from NSF by March 31.
Key Points
- 1Urges suspension of $67 million SECURE research-security initiative involving UW and Texas A&M
- 2Cites collaborations with PRC military-linked entities and joint publications with PLA-linked organizations
- 3Requests NSF review, contract details, and policy changes; asks response by March 31
Scoring Rationale
Strong national-security relevance and official congressional action, but limited novelty and single-source reporting constrain impact.
Sources
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