White House Proposal to Restrict Foreign Research Collaboration Draws Widespread Condemnation

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed broad restrictions that would prohibit the use of federal funds for bilateral or multilateral collaboration with 'covered foreign countries' or 'covered foreign entities.' The proposal, intended to protect national security, is facing opposition from research organizations, including the Association of American Universities, which warn it could significantly disrupt international scientific collaboration and undermine innovation.