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New rules for foreign gift disclosure by universities and penalties for non-compliance.

This act introduces lower thresholds for foreign gifts that educational institutions must report and stiffens penalties for non-compliance. The goal is to increase transparency in university funding and protect against foreign influence, potentially impacting the quality and independence of education, as well as national security.
Key points
Universities must report foreign gifts valued at $50,000 or more annually, down from the previous $250,000.
A system of penalties for non-compliance is established: from written warnings to fines, and even loss of federal research funding for repeat offenders.
Institutions receiving funds from a "foreign adversary" (e.g., China, Russia) will face immediate, harsher penalties.
The regulations aim to increase oversight of foreign funding for universities, which may affect the availability and direction of scientific research.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4264
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Process start date: 2021-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REPORT Fines Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4264.

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 2021-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Universities must report foreign gifts valued at $50,000 or more annually, down from the previous $250,000.
  • A system of penalties for non-compliance is established: from written warnings to fines, and even loss of federal research funding for repeat offenders.
  • Institutions receiving funds from a "foreign adversary" (e.g., China, Russia) will face immediate, harsher penalties.
  • The regulations aim to increase oversight of foreign funding for universities, which may affect the availability and direction of scientific research.
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. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education Courts and Law Security