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Requiring Education Providers to Observe Requirements or Trigger Fines Act
12/31/2022, 4:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4264
Bill 117 HR 4264, also known as the Requiring Education Providers to Observe Requirements or Trigger Fines Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that education providers, such as schools and universities, comply with certain requirements or face fines.
The bill outlines specific requirements that education providers must adhere to, such as providing a safe and inclusive learning environment, offering a quality education to all students, and following all relevant laws and regulations. If an education provider fails to meet these requirements, they may be subject to fines imposed by the government.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to hold education providers accountable for their actions and ensure that all students receive a high-quality education. They believe that imposing fines will incentivize education providers to comply with the requirements outlined in the bill. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could place an undue burden on education providers, particularly those that are already struggling financially. They also raise concerns about the potential for fines to disproportionately impact certain schools or students. Overall, the Requiring Education Providers to Observe Requirements or Trigger Fines Act is a controversial piece of legislation that aims to improve accountability in the education system. Its fate will ultimately be decided by the US Congress in the coming months.
The bill outlines specific requirements that education providers must adhere to, such as providing a safe and inclusive learning environment, offering a quality education to all students, and following all relevant laws and regulations. If an education provider fails to meet these requirements, they may be subject to fines imposed by the government.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to hold education providers accountable for their actions and ensure that all students receive a high-quality education. They believe that imposing fines will incentivize education providers to comply with the requirements outlined in the bill. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could place an undue burden on education providers, particularly those that are already struggling financially. They also raise concerns about the potential for fines to disproportionately impact certain schools or students. Overall, the Requiring Education Providers to Observe Requirements or Trigger Fines Act is a controversial piece of legislation that aims to improve accountability in the education system. Its fate will ultimately be decided by the US Congress in the coming months.
Congressional Summary of HR 4264
Requiring Education Providers to Observe Requirements or Trigger Fines Act or the REPORT Fines Act
This bill modifies the disclosure threshold regarding gifts or contracts from a foreign source that institutions of higher education (IHEs) must report to the Department of Education (ED). The bill also establishes new penalties for failure to report.
Under current law, an IHE is required to disclose to ED a gift or contract that is from a foreign source and is valued at $250,000 or more, considered alone or in combination with all other gifts from or contracts with that foreign source within a calendar year. The bill instead requires the IHE to disclose such a gift or contract that is valued at $50,000 or more within a calendar year.
In addition, the bill establishes new penalties for IHEs that fail to report to ED. These penalties include written warnings, civil penalties, and ineligibility for federal research funds. Further, the bill establishes accelerated penalties for IHEs that receive funding from certain countries (e.g., China or Russia).
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Current Status of Bill HR 4264
Bill HR 4264 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4264 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4264's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of June 30, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4264
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4264
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- Caribbean area
- Charitable contributions
- China
- Civil actions and liability
- Contracts and agency
- Cuba
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Education programs funding
- Europe
- Government information and archives
- Higher education
- Hong Kong
- Iran
- Latin America
- Middle East
- North Korea
- Research administration and funding
- Russia
- Venezuela
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4264
To amend section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the enforcement of such section, and for other purposes.
Requiring Education Providers to Observe Requirements or Trigger Fines Act
Requiring Education Providers to Observe Requirements or Trigger Fines Act
REPORT Fines Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4264
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