GATE Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
The GATE Act of 2026 would bar National Laboratories, as defined under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, from granting access to "covered foreign nationals"—individuals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or Cuba—whether as short-term visitors or longer-term assignees. Lawful permanent residents and U.S. citizens would not be considered "covered foreign nationals" and are exempt. Any existing access by such individuals at national labs would also be revoked. The Secretary of Energy could grant a waiver for a specific individual, but only after consulting with the Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence and a senior FBI counterintelligence official, and certifying that the benefits outweigh the security and economic risks. Waivers would need to be reported to relevant congressional intelligence, energy, commerce, and science committees within 30 days, including details on the individual's origin, timeline, and rationale.
The bill primarily affects foreign nationals from the five listed countries seeking research access to U.S. National Laboratories, as well as the laboratories themselves, which would bear responsibility for enforcing the restriction and processing any waiver requests through the Department of Energy.
The bill was introduced in the House on August 13, 2026, by Rep. Pat Harrigan and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been voted on, and would need committee consideration, potential floor votes in the House and Senate, and the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
13 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10092 do?
- The GATE Act of 2026 would bar National Laboratories, as defined under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, from granting access to "covered foreign nationals"—individuals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or Cuba—whether as short-term visitors or longer-term assignees. Lawful permanent residents and U.S. citizens would not be considered "covered foreign nationals" and are exempt. Any existing access by such individuals at national labs would also be revoked. The Secretary of Energy could grant a waiver for a specific individual, but only after consulting with the Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence and a senior FBI counterintelligence official, and certifying that the benefits outweigh the security and economic risks. Waivers would need to be reported to relevant congressional intelligence, energy, commerce, and science committees within 30 days, including details on the individual's origin, timeline, and rationale. The bill primarily affects foreign nationals from the five listed countries seeking research access to U.S. National Laboratories, as well as the laboratories themselves, which would bear responsibility for enforcing the restriction and processing any waiver requests through the Department of Energy. The bill was introduced in the House on August 13, 2026, by Rep. Pat Harrigan and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been voted on, and would need committee consideration, potential floor votes in the House and Senate, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 10092 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10092. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10092?
- H.R. 10092 was sponsored by Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10092?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (13 Aug 2026).
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