S. 4423 — A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes.

S. 4423 — A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require each institution of higher education to certify as part of an application for a research and development award that such institution does not operate certain branch campuses, and for other purposes. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislation is to enhance security in research and development by ensuring that institutions of higher education do not have branch campuses in certain countries that are considered to pose a security risk. The goal is to protect sensitive research and technology from potential foreign threats.