119 hr 7510
Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. NEHLS:\nH.R. 7510.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle 1, Section 8, Clause 3\n[Page H2187]\n</pre>"
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