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Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act

USA119th CongressS-1317| Senate 
| Updated: 4/7/2025
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly amends Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements for U.S. higher education institutions receiving foreign gifts or contracts. Institutions must now file disclosure reports with the Secretary of Education by January 31 or July 31 if they are owned or controlled by a foreign source, or if they receive gifts or contracts exceeding specific thresholds. A key change is the establishment of a $250,000 threshold for foreign sources not associated with a "covered nation," while any gift or contract of any value from a foreign source associated with a "covered nation" triggers a disclosure requirement. A crucial provision mandates that the Secretary of Education transmit copies of all disclosure reports, documents, and records received from institutions to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Director of National Intelligence within 10 days of receipt. Furthermore, within 90 days of the Act's enactment, the Secretary must transmit all previously received and generated records related to Section 117 compliance to these intelligence agencies. This aims to increase oversight and address potential national security concerns related to foreign influence in American education.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2856
Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2778
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2856
    Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act


  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2778
    Introduced in House

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2778: Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act

Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act

USA119th CongressS-1317| Senate 
| Updated: 4/7/2025
This bill significantly amends Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements for U.S. higher education institutions receiving foreign gifts or contracts. Institutions must now file disclosure reports with the Secretary of Education by January 31 or July 31 if they are owned or controlled by a foreign source, or if they receive gifts or contracts exceeding specific thresholds. A key change is the establishment of a $250,000 threshold for foreign sources not associated with a "covered nation," while any gift or contract of any value from a foreign source associated with a "covered nation" triggers a disclosure requirement. A crucial provision mandates that the Secretary of Education transmit copies of all disclosure reports, documents, and records received from institutions to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Director of National Intelligence within 10 days of receipt. Furthermore, within 90 days of the Act's enactment, the Secretary must transmit all previously received and generated records related to Section 117 compliance to these intelligence agencies. This aims to increase oversight and address potential national security concerns related to foreign influence in American education.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2856
Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2778
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2856
    Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act


  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2778
    Introduced in House
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2778: Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted