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Tom Cotton: We write expressing serious concern regarding the Department of Energy’s (DOE) continued practice of permitting foreign…

On the recordJune 24, 2026
We write expressing serious concern regarding the Department of Energy’s (DOE) continued practice of permitting foreign nationals from China to access facilities across the National Laboratory complex and work alongside American scientists.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Senator Cotton addressing concerns over foreign access to labs.

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