Protecting Universities from Foreign Intelligence Threats and Theft
New legislation aims to protect American universities from espionage and information theft by foreign entities. It allows the government to identify and take action against entities that threaten national security through activities at higher education institutions. Citizens should be aware that this is intended to safeguard research and innovation, indirectly impacting the nation's security and economic development.
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The government can officially designate foreign entities engaged in espionage or theft at universities, leading to consequences like visa revocation and expulsion from the U.S.
Universities will be required to report all gifts and contracts valued at $250,000 or more from foreign sources, as well as any dealings with entities designated as intelligence threats.
The President can block assets of designated foreign threat entities and prohibit universities from contracting with them or transferring research information to them.
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