Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 11, 2026Education
H.R. 7510
Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026
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What it does
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What just happenedFeb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22](R-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House