Legislation Proposed to Enhance Security at U.S. National Labs Against Foreign Espionage

Congressman Pat Harrigan has introduced the Guarding American Technology from Exploitation (GATE) Act, aiming to bolster security at U.S. National Laboratories. This legislation seeks to restrict access for nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba to prevent the theft of sensitive American technology and research. The bill underscores ongoing concerns about national security and intellectual property protection.