Contact Congress about H.R. 4360: Frank Wolf Space Security Act
NASA and two White House offices could not use federal money for most direct space or science work with China. They could make exceptions only after FBI review, security checks, human rights checks, and advance notice to Congress.
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Frank Wolf Space Security Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Latest action on H.R. 4360: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects NASA, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the National Space Council. It limits when they can work directly with China or Chinese-owned companies. It also affects Chinese official visitors to NASA sites, U.S. officials who plan space or science cooperation, and researchers or companies whose work depends on those agency contacts.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes the default rule for U.S. space and science contact with China. Instead of allowing direct cooperation unless blocked, it blocks federal funding unless an activity passes security and human rights checks. That could reduce risks tied to sensitive technology or data. It could also make some research, visits, and direct talks harder to arrange.
Key provisions in H.R. 4360
- NASA and two White House offices could not use federal money for most direct work with China. This covers policies, programs, orders, or contracts involving China or a Chinese-owned company.
- Federal money could not pay for official Chinese visitors at NASA sites. This applies to federal facilities NASA owns or uses.
- Exceptions would be allowed only after the agency checks with the FBI. The agency must certify that the activity will not risk sharing technology, data, or other information that could affect U.S. security or economic security with China or a Chinese-owned company.
- Exceptions must also pass a human rights check. The agency must certify that the activity will not knowingly involve officials the United States has found directly involved in human rights violations.
- The agency must send the certification at least 30 days before the activity. It must go to the required House and Senate committees and to the FBI.
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Questions people ask about H.R. 4360
- What is H.R. 4360?
- NASA and two White House offices could not use federal money for most direct space or science work with China. They could make exceptions only after FBI review, security checks, human rights checks, and advance notice to Congress.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 4360?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 4360?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 4360 before I act?
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