- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 8
- Latest action
- Aug 13, 2026
What it does
The GATE Act of 2026 would prohibit National Laboratories from admitting or allowing access to certain foreign nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba who seek to access premises, information, or technology for more than 30 consecutive days (as assignees) or any shorter period (as visitors), unless a waiver is granted. The waiver requires certification by the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with DOE intelligence officials and an FBI senior counterintelligence official, that the benefits of admission outweigh national security and economic risks, and must be reported to multiple congressional committees within 30 days. The bill does not apply to lawful permanent…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.