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No Federal Funding for US Colleges Partnering with North Korean Schools

This bill aims to prohibit federal funding for U.S. higher education institutions that have partnerships with schools or organizations funded by the North Korean government. This means U.S. students and universities will not be able to receive federal educational exchange program funds if their partners have ties to North Korea. The goal is to limit support for entities linked to the North Korean regime.
Key points
U.S. colleges will lose federal funding if they have agreements with institutions funded by North Korea.
The prohibition applies to funds from programs like Title IV of the Higher Education Act and the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program.
The goal is to cut off support for organizations linked to the North Korean government, including those operating in Japan.
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Print number: 117_HR_4004
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Process start date: 2021-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Student Exchanges with North Korean Schools Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4004.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • U.S. colleges will lose federal funding if they have agreements with institutions funded by North Korea.
  • The prohibition applies to funds from programs like Title IV of the Higher Education Act and the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program.
  • The goal is to cut off support for organizations linked to the North Korean government, including those operating in Japan.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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