Daniel Webster (R-FL)
Frank Wolf Space Security Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Frank Wolf Space Security Act," aims to restrict how Federal funds are used regarding certain Chinese space and scientific activities. It prohibits NASA, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the National Space Council from engaging in bilateral policies, programs, or contracts with the People's Republic of China or Chinese-owned companies without specific legal authorization. It also bans hosting official Chinese visitors at NASA Federal facilities. Certain exceptions are allowed if agencies certify the activity poses no national or economic security risks and avoids officials involved in human rights violations.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill establishes security protocols that protect the integrity of scientific research and technological advantage.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal control over how NASA and other agencies interact with foreign entities.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires agencies to submit specific certifications and descriptions to congressional committees.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this put more into space exploration?
The bill may limit space exploration progress by restricting international collaboration with Chinese entities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of National and Economic Security: By requiring certification that activities pose no risk of transferring technology, data, or information to the People's Republic of China or Chinese-owned companies, the bill aims to safeguard American interests (Section 2, subsection b, clause 1).
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Human Rights Protections: The bill prevents interactions with officials determined by the United States to have direct involvement with human rights violations (Section 2, subsection b, clause 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on International Collaboration: The bill prohibits NASA, the OSTP, and the NSpC from developing or executing bilateral policies, programs, or contracts with the People's Republic of China or Chinese-owned companies without a new law specifically authorizing it (Section 2, subsection a, clause 1).
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Limitations on Official Visits: The bill prevents the hosting of official Chinese visitors at Federal facilities used by or belonging to NASA (Section 2, subsection a, clause 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal control over how NASA and other agencies interact with foreign entities. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires agencies to submit specific certifications and descriptions to congressional committees.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill establishes security protocols that protect the integrity of scientific research and technological advantage. Does this put more into space exploration? — The bill may limit space exploration progress by restricting international collaboration with Chinese entities.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced in House