Bioweapon Prevention Act of 2025

The Bioweapon Prevention Act of 2025 would bar federal funding for any research center or laboratory in which nationals of certain designated countries conduct agricultural research. The six “countries of concern” are Cuba, Iran, Russia, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Venezuela, and North Korea. By tying federal funding to the absence of foreign nationals from these countries conducting agricultural research at a funded facility, the bill aims to reduce security risks associated with agricultural research and potential bioweapon development. The measure could significantly affect U.S. research centers and universities that host international collaborators or researchers from these countries, as well as the way federal grant makers administer funding and monitor eligibility. The exact mechanisms for enforcement, exceptions, and penalties are not specified in the portion of the text provided.