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Increased Transparency for Foreign Funding of US Higher Education

New rules require US higher education institutions to disclose all gifts and contracts from foreign sources, especially from "covered nations." This aims to enhance national security and protect education from foreign influence. These disclosures will be shared with the FBI and intelligence agencies, potentially impacting how universities engage with international partners.
Key points
Universities must report foreign gifts and contracts valued at $250,000 or more.
Gifts from "covered nations" (as defined by law) must be reported regardless of value.
All reported information will be automatically shared with the FBI and intelligence agencies to counter foreign influence.
The law seeks to increase transparency in university funding and protect against potential national security threats.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2778
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Process start date: 2025-04-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2778.

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 2025-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Universities must report foreign gifts and contracts valued at $250,000 or more.
  • Gifts from "covered nations" (as defined by law) must be reported regardless of value.
  • All reported information will be automatically shared with the FBI and intelligence agencies to counter foreign influence.
  • The law seeks to increase transparency in university funding and protect against potential national security threats.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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Education Security