Bill · H.R. 4902· House(119-HR-4902)
Securing Academia from Foreign Entanglements Act
- Introduced
- 8/5/2025
- Last activity
- 8/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Securing Academia from Foreign Entanglements Act," seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It proposes to prohibit institutions of higher education from receiving gifts from or entering into contracts with certain foreign countries of concern. These countries include covered nations and any country determined by the Secretary to be engaged in conduct detrimental to United States national security or foreign policy. The legislation also modifies disclosure requirements regarding foreign government agencies. Finally, it clarifies that these prohibitions do not affect payments related to tuition, room, board, or other costs of attendance.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this put more money into public schools?-3
The bill restricts the ability of higher education institutions to receive gifts from certain foreign countries.
Would students be better off under this?-2
The bill prohibits institutions of higher education from receiving gifts or entering contracts with specific foreign countries of concern.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security and Foreign Policy Protections: By prohibiting institutions from receiving gifts or entering into contracts with "foreign countries of concern," the bill aims to prevent entanglements with countries that may be acting against the interests of the United States. This is defined in Section 2(a)(2) as countries that are covered nations or those engaged in conduct detrimental to national security or foreign policy.
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Clarity for Students Regarding Costs: The bill includes a rule of construction that ensures these new prohibitions do not affect the payment of essential student expenses. Per Section 2(c), this includes the payment of tuition, room and board, fees, or other aspects of cost of attendance.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Institutional Funding and Agreements: Institutions of higher education will be barred from receiving gifts or entering into contracts with specific foreign entities. According to Section 2(b), this prohibits institutions from receiving gifts from or entering into contracts with any "foreign country of concern."
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students-2
- 8/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
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