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Increased Transparency for Universities: Disclosing China-Affiliated Ties

New rules require U.S. higher education institutions to disclose gifts and contracts worth $5,000 or more from China-affiliated organizations. This aims to increase transparency in university funding and international collaborations, potentially impacting research and academic exchanges.
Key points
Universities must report gifts and contracts of $5,000 or more from China-affiliated organizations.
Disclosure of joint activities, such as research or academic exchanges, with Chinese entities is required.
Full texts of agreements with China-affiliated organizations must be publicly available online.
The definition of a China-affiliated organization includes entities supported by the Chinese government, including cultural institutions, think tanks, and state-owned enterprises.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7851
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2022-05-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose certain ties to China-affiliated organizations, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7851.

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 2022-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Universities must report gifts and contracts of $5,000 or more from China-affiliated organizations.
  • Disclosure of joint activities, such as research or academic exchanges, with Chinese entities is required.
  • Full texts of agreements with China-affiliated organizations must be publicly available online.
  • The definition of a China-affiliated organization includes entities supported by the Chinese government, including cultural institutions, think tanks, and state-owned enterprises.
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. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11].

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 2025-12-28.

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 Security