Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-02-06

Bill 119 hr 1048, also known as the "Foreign Gift and Contract Disclosure Act," aims to make changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to enhance transparency and accountability in regards to foreign gifts and contracts received by institutions of higher education in the United States. The bill proposes to strengthen disclosure requirements for foreign gifts and contracts, requiring institutions to report any gifts or contracts valued at $50,000 or more from foreign sources. This information would then be made publicly available on the institution's website. Additionally, the bill seeks to prohibit institutions of higher education from entering into contracts with certain foreign entities and countries that are deemed to be of concern to national security. The main goal of this legislation is to safeguard against undue influence and potential threats to national security that may arise from foreign entities funding or partnering with American universities. By increasing transparency and limiting partnerships with certain foreign entities, the bill aims to protect the integrity and independence of higher education institutions in the United States. Overall, the Foreign Gift and Contract Disclosure Act seeks to address potential risks associated with foreign funding in higher education while promoting accountability and transparency within the sector.

Recent Activity

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.

Alternative Names

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.

DETERRENT Act

Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

No Contracts with Foreign Adversaries Act

RIFA Act

INSTRUCT Act of 2025

Policy Areas

Education

Potential Impact

Civil actions and liability

Congressional oversight

Contracts and agency

Education programs funding

Financial services and investments

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Higher education

Subversive activities

Teaching, teachers, curricula

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

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

Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

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

Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]

Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

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

Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]

Committees and Subcommittees

Education and Workforce Committee

Variations and Revisions

Quincy Cox