S. 1296In Committee
DETERRENT Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expand federal oversight of foreign gifts, contracts, and control involving higher education institutions, with tighter disclosure rules and restrictions tied to countries of concern
Key points
- Require annual foreign funding disclosures
- Require researcher foreign tie disclosures
- Prohibit certain foreign contracts
- Direct Education Department investigations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-04-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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