S. 1296In Committee

DETERRENT Act

Expand federal oversight of foreign money and contracts involving colleges by tightening disclosure rules, restricting certain foreign agreements, and setting penalties for violations

What this bill does

Expand federal oversight of foreign money and contracts involving colleges by tightening disclosure rules, restricting certain foreign agreements, and setting penalties for violations

Key points
  • Require annual foreign gift disclosures
  • Require researcher foreign tie disclosures
  • Prohibit certain foreign contracts
  • Authorize Education Department investigations

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-04-03Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Topics and policy areas

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