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Increased Transparency for Foreign Gifts to Universities, Especially from China.

New rules require U.S. universities to be more transparent about gifts and contracts with China-affiliated entities. This aims to increase public awareness of foreign influence on educational institutions, potentially impacting trust in academic research and programs.
Key points
Universities must report gifts and contracts valued at $5,000 or more from China-affiliated organizations.
Disclosure of joint research activities and academic exchanges with Chinese entities is required.
Full texts of agreements with China-affiliated organizations must be publicly available online.
The definition of "China-affiliated organization" includes entities supported by the Chinese government, such as cultural institutions, think tanks, and state-owned companies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4756
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2022-08-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Malign Chinese Influence on Academic Institutions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4756.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Universities must report gifts and contracts valued at $5,000 or more from China-affiliated organizations.
  • Disclosure of joint research activities and academic exchanges with Chinese entities is required.
  • Full texts of agreements with China-affiliated organizations must be publicly available online.
  • The definition of "China-affiliated organization" includes entities supported by the Chinese government, such as cultural institutions, think tanks, and state-owned companies.
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 Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

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