
Prohibiting institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from accepting gifts partnerships, or other funding relationships from foreign adversaries.
Filed by Bill Ridenour(R · District HD-100)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 8 legislators
The purpose of this bill relates to prohibiting institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from accepting gifts, grants, contracts, research sponsorships, partnerships, or other funding relationships from foreign adversaries. The bill provides legislative findings. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes reporting and enforcement mechanisms. The bill prohibits Confucius Institutes and other adversary-affiliated programs. The bill authorizes additional adversary designations. The bill sets July 1, 2026, as the effective date.
Education
Last action: To House Education (January 30, 2026)
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- To House EducationJanuary 30, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 30, 2026 · House
- To Education then FinanceJanuary 30, 2026 · House
- Filed for introductionJanuary 30, 2026 · House
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