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US House Subcommittee Hearing on Implementation of Research Security Measures: "Research Security: Examining the Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33"
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight held a hearing examining the implementation of research security measures under the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33. Witnesses included officials from NSF, NASA, NIH, and DOE.
Update on the Status of Federal Research Security Requirements
An FDP overview of the current status of federal research funding agency implementation of research security requirements for researchers and institutions, in accordance with the conditions of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS Act) and National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33).
NSF Important Notice No. 149 Requirements Take Effect December 2, 2025
On November 25, 2025, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released an update to the agency's Important Notice No. 149. The update states that the requirements originally slated to take effect in October 2025 instead take effect on December 2, 2025 as a result of the recent government shutdown. The impacted requirements include: certifications of research security training for senior/key personnel; institutional certifications regarding contracts or agreements with Confucius Institutes; and recipient institutions providing supporting documentation for senior/key personnel activities reported as current and pending (other) support (e.g., contracts, grants, appointment letters) to NSF, upon request.
Simplifying Research Regulations and Policies: Optimizing American Science
Published September 3, 2025, a National Academies Committee conducted an expedited study to examine federal research regulations and identify ways to improve regulatory processes and administrative tasks, reduce or eliminate unnecessary work, and modify and remove policies and regulations that have outlived their purpose while maintaining necessary and appropriate integrity, accountability, and oversight. Research security specific options include: implement the NSPM-33 common disclosure forms and disclosure table without deviation; establish common principles for agency research security risk reviews for fundamental research; continue prior efforts to streamline and clarify export controls; and adapt cybersecurity requirements for university settings.
NSF Important Notice No. 149
Published July 10, 2025. Includes NSF implementation of three new requirements (and three existing ones) in alignment with the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33. The requirements, effective October 10, 2025, include: a. Recipient institutions must maintain supporting documentation for foreign activities reported as current and pending (other) support, b. Senior/key personnel must certify they have completed research security training (RST) within 12 months prior to proposal submission; Recipient institutions' Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must certify that all senior/key personnel have completed required RST and that the institution has a plan to provide appropriate training, c. AORs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) must certify that, absent a waiver granted by the NSF Director, the IHE does not maintain a contract or agreement between the institution and a Confucius Institute.
Final Guidelines for Research Security Programs at Covered Institutions
Final Research Security Program (RSP) Guidelines published on July 9, 2024, via a memorandum to the heads of federal research funding agencies. Federal agencies are directed to implement the guidelines and provide time for institutional implementation. The four required areas are: cybersecurity, foreign travel security, research security training, and export control training. Agencies are coordinating implementation under a memorandum of agreement and anticipated to issue the requirements in early 2026.
NSTC Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
A matrix developed to assist in determining if specific activities are required to be disclosed and what form is appropriate for reporting. Last updated May 2024.
Policy Regarding Use of Common Disclosure Forms for the "Biographical Sketch" and the "Current and Pending (Other) Support" Sections of Applications by Federal Research Funding Agencies
Issued by the White House OSTP in February 2024, this policy requires federal agencies to use the Common Forms for current and pending support and biosketches, noting that NSF will serve as steward. Deviation from the common disclosure forms will require Office of Management and Budget (OMB)/Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).
Biographical Sketch Common Form
The common form for federal-wide biographical sketch disclosure, created as directed by NSPM-33 with NSF serving as steward. Includes certification by each senior/key person at the time of submission that they are not a party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program as defined in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. As of November 2025, the form has been implemented by NSF and NASA.
NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance Appendix: Definitions
A November 2023 supplement to the NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance that provides definitions of terms used throughout the guidance and related policy documents.
Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form
The common form for federal-wide use for current and pending (other) support disclosure, created as directed by NSPM-33 with NSF serving as steward. The form includes certification by each senior/key person at the time of submission that they are not a party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program as defined in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. As of November 2025, the form has been implemented by NSF and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
EDUCAUSE Response: RE: Comment on Research Security Programs
EDUCAUSE's formal response commenting on the Research Security Programs standard requirement, submitted in June 2023.
AAMC Response: Re: Request for Information; NSPM-33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement (88 FR 14187)
AAMC's formal response to the OSTP Request for Information on the NSPM-33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement, submitted in June 2023.
Dear Colleague Letter (NSF 23-098)
A Dear Colleague Letter issued by NSF in May 2023 regarding the NSPM-33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement.
COGR Response: Request for Information; NSPM 33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement
COGR's formal response to the OSTP Request for Information on the NSPM-33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement, submitted in May 2023.
Association of American Universities (AAU) Response: Re: Request for Information; NSPM 33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement
AAU's formal response to the OSTP Request for Information on the NSPM-33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement, submitted in May 2023.
Request for Information: NSPM 33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement
A Request for Information published in March 2023 by the White House OSTP seeking public comment on the NSPM-33 Research Security Programs Standard Requirement.
DRAFT Research Security Programs Standard Requirement
Draft standards for research security programs published for comment in February 2023 by OSTP/the NSTC Research Security Subcommittee. The document was superseded by the final standard guidelines published on July 9, 2024. The following are related documents and comments from higher education associations.
Research Security Training
Research security training developed by institutions and organizations under cooperative agreements funded by NSF in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Energy (DoE), and Department of Defense (DoD), with engagement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The training consists of 4 modules: 1.) What is Research Security?; 2.) Disclosure; 3.) Manage and Mitigate Risk; 4.) International Collaboration.
Guidance for Implementing NSPM-33
A January 2022 report by the White House OSTP/NSTC Research Security Subcommittee providing additional details on 1.) Disclosure Requirements and Standardization 2.) Persistent Identifiers 3.) Consequences for Violation of Disclosure Requirements 4.) Information Sharing and 5.) Research Security Programs. Largely superseded by the final July 9, 2024 guidelines.
Summary of NSTC Guidance for Implementing NSPM-33 Provisions
A summary document issued by COGR in January 2022 that highlights key points of the Guidance for Implementing NSPM-33 Provisions.
Protect Your Organization from the Foreign Intelligence Threat
Issued by the NCSC in December 2021, this document includes links to risk mitigation materials that can be utilized to improve: physical security, personnel security, operations security, cybersecurity, defensive counterintelligence, insider threat mitigation, and supply chain risk management.
Principles and Values to Guide Actions Relevant to Foreign Government Interference in University Research
A May 2021 joint release from AAU and APLU highlighting key principles that can be adapted by both universities and the federal government to protect the research enterprise from foreign influence.
Recommended Practices for Strengthening the Security and Integrity of America's Science and Technology Research Enterprise
A supplement to NSPM-33 outlining recommendations for research organizations to enhance research security and integrity. Categories include: Demonstrate organizational leadership and oversight; Establish an expectation of openness and transparency; Provide and share training, support, and information; Ensure effective mechanisms for compliance with organizational policies; and Manage potential risks associated with collaborations and data.
National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33): Presidential Memorandum on U.S. Government-Supported Research and Development National Security Policy
A Presidential Memorandum issued in January 2021 to strengthen protections of U.S. Government-supported R&D against foreign government interference and exploitation. It focuses on ensuring full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and commitment by recipients of federal R&D and requires research institutions receiving over $50 million in federal R&D funding to certify they operate a research security program covering cybersecurity, foreign travel security, insider threat awareness, and export control training. As of November 2025, federal agencies continue to coordinate and work to implement this requirement for awardee institutions.
University Actions to Address Concerns about Security Threats and Undue Foreign Government Influence on Campus
A May 2020 joint release from AAU and APLU providing effective practices that can be utilized by universities to implement research security efforts and minimize foreign influence.