H.R. 1048: Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act
The "Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act" (DETERRENT Act) is legislation aimed at increasing transparency and oversight regarding foreign financial influences in higher education in the United States. The key elements of the bill include:
Enhanced Disclosure Regulations
The bill mandates that higher education institutions report gifts and contracts from foreign entities. This reporting must occur within 30 days of receiving the gift or entering the contract. The aim is to ensure that these transactions are publicly available and can be monitored for any potential undue foreign influence.
Prohibition of Certain Contracts
The legislation prohibits higher education institutions from entering contracts with specified foreign entities deemed to be engaging in nefarious activities. This provision seeks to protect U.S. institutions from foreign influence that could undermine educational integrity or national security.
Establishment of a Searchable Database
A significant part of the bill is the creation of a searchable database that will hold all reported gifts and contracts. This database will allow the public and relevant authorities to easily access information about foreign financial contributions to universities and other educational institutions.
Definitions and Compliance Requirements
The DETERRENT Act provides clear definitions regarding terms such as "investment of concern," which will help institutions understand their compliance obligations. Institutions will be required to have systems in place to ensure they are compliant with the new regulations.
Enforcement and Penalties
The bill outlines enforcement mechanisms, including civil penalties for institutions that fail to comply with the disclosure requirements. Additionally, a single point-of-contact will be established to assist institutions in meeting these compliance requirements and to facilitate technical improvements in the reporting process.
Public Reports
Institutions will also be required to prepare public reports summarizing the foreign gifts and contracts they receive. This measure is designed to increase accountability and transparency about foreign financial support in the education sector.
Summary
Overall, the DETERRENT Act seeks to increase transparency around foreign funding in U.S. higher education, eliminate risks associated with contracts with foreign entities that may pose a threat, and ensure accountability through a formal reporting system and penalties for noncompliance.
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Actions
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Mar. 27, 2025 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312-1316) |
Mar. 27, 2025 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
Mar. 27, 2025 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 169 (Roll no. 83). |
Mar. 27, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 169 (Roll no. 83). |
Mar. 27, 2025 | The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. |
Mar. 27, 2025 | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
Mar. 27, 2025 | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1048. |
Mar. 27, 2025 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1048 as unfinished business. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1241-1260) |
Mar. 25, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 2. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment No. 3. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 4. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 5. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 6. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1048. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 242 and Rule XVIII. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | Mr. Walberg moved that the committee rise. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tlaib demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tlaib demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | Rule H. Res. 242 passed House. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 1048. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 under a closed rule, and provides for consideration of H.R. 1048 under a structured rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | The Speaker designated the Honorable Pat Harrigan to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
Mar. 24, 2025 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 242 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 1048. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 under a closed rule, and provides for consideration of H.R. 1048 under a structured rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. |
Mar. 14, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 9. |
Mar. 14, 2025 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-16. |
Feb. 12, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
Feb. 12, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14. |
Feb. 06, 2025 | Introduced in House |
Feb. 06, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. |
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