Bill · H.R. 9074· House(119-HR-9074)
Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/29/2026
- Last activity
- 5/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Perry
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026. It changes the rules for colleges and universities when they get money or gifts from foreign sources. Right now, schools have to report gifts worth $250,000 or more, but this bill lowers that amount to $50,000. It also requires schools to share more details about where the foreign money is coming from and what it will be used for. Additionally, the bill orders a study by the Government Accountability Office to check how well schools are following these reporting rules.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The legislation enhances transparency by lowering reporting thresholds for foreign gifts and requiring detailed disclosures.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill increases disclosure requirements for universities regarding foreign gifts, exercising federal oversight.
Would students be better off under this?+3
Students benefit from increased transparency and academic integrity regarding foreign funding sources at their institutions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 requires colleges and universities to report foreign gifts and contracts worth $50,000 or more instead of the previous $250,000 threshold. This gives the public more transparency about foreign money entering our schools.
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Section 2 requires schools to report the specific department of a foreign government responsible for a gift or contract, as well as the purpose or intended use of the gift. This helps people clearly see who is sending money and why they are sending it.
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Section 3 requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study on how well institutions comply with these reporting rules and report the findings back to Congress. This holds schools accountable for following the law.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups explicitly mentioned in the bill.
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+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3Good For Young Adults+2
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House