Bill · H.R. 3284· House(119-HR-3284)
To require audits of institutions with respect to disclosures of foreign gifts, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Brandon Gill
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to increase oversight of foreign gifts to higher education institutions by requiring audits and imposing excise taxes. It mandates the Secretary of Education to audit institutions for compliance with foreign gift reporting requirements. It also introduces excise taxes on contributions from "foreign countries of concern" and on institutions that fail to report foreign funding.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates public reporting of audit results related to foreign gifts, increasing government transparency.
Would students be better off under this?+3
Increased transparency in university funding can help ensure funds are used appropriately for student benefit.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill increases federal oversight and auditing of higher education institutions, thus increasing federal power.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The required audits of institutions (Section 1) will make information about foreign contributions more accessible to the public, potentially allowing for greater accountability of institutions and foreign entities. The Secretary of Education must submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available on the Department of Education website.
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Holding Institutions Accountable: The excise tax on unreported foreign funding (Section 2, creating Section 4970 of the Internal Revenue Code) could encourage institutions to be more diligent in reporting foreign gifts and contracts. It would disincentivize hiding foreign money and promote compliance with existing reporting laws.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Tax Burden on Institutions: The excise tax of 300% on income from "foreign countries of concern" (Section 2, creating Section 4969 of the Internal Revenue Code) could significantly impact institutions' financial resources. If this tax makes the Universities less appealing to foreign countries of concern, this could also reduce the amount of money available for students and research.
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Financial Burden on Institutions: The excise tax of 110% on unreported funding (Section 2, creating Section 4970 of the Internal Revenue Code) could significantly impact institutions' financial resources, especially if mistakes are made.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3
- 5/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
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