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Higher Education Transparency: New Rules for Foreign Gifts and Contracts.

This Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions to disclose gifts and contracts from foreign sources, including foreign countries of concern. It restricts contracts with certain foreign entities and countries and mandates reporting of foreign gifts and contracts by staff and faculty. The Secretary of Education is required to maintain a public database containing these disclosure reports.
Key points
Institutions must report foreign gifts and contracts valued at $50,000 or more, and transactions with foreign countries or entities of concern regardless of value.
The Act prohibits entering into contracts with foreign countries or entities of concern unless the institution obtains a one-year waiver from the Secretary.
Certain institutions must maintain a policy requiring covered individuals to disclose foreign gifts and contracts and must maintain a public database of these disclosures.
Specified institutions (non-public, with significant assets) must file reports disclosing investments in foreign countries or entities of concern.
Fines are imposed for knowing violations, and repeated violations may result in ineligibility for federal programs for at least two institutional fiscal years.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-12-06
59%
For 246
Against 170
Abstain 0
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Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5933
Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]
Process start date: 2023-10-25
Voting date: 2023-12-06
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 701
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5933.

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 2023-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Institutions must report foreign gifts and contracts valued at $50,000 or more, and transactions with foreign countries or entities of concern regardless of value.
  • The Act prohibits entering into contracts with foreign countries or entities of concern unless the institution obtains a one-year waiver from the Secretary.
  • Certain institutions must maintain a policy requiring covered individuals to disclose foreign gifts and contracts and must maintain a public database of these disclosures.
  • Specified institutions (non-public, with significant assets) must file reports disclosing investments in foreign countries or entities of concern.
  • Fines are imposed for knowing violations, and repeated violations may result in ineligibility for federal programs for at least two institutional fiscal years.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 170 (Roll no. 701).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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Education Security Economy