H.R. 4902

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from receiving gifts from or entering into contracts with foreign countries of concern.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · August 5, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Steube · Committee: Committee on Education and Workforce

Table of contents

• H.R. 4902
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Funds from foreign countries of concern

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Securing Academia from Foreign Entanglements Act.

SEC. 2. Funds from foreign countries of concern

• (a) Disclosures of foreign gifts
  • Section 117(h)(2)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 () is amended by inserting after . 20 U.S.C. 1011f(h)(2)(A)
  • Disclosures of foreign gifts
• (b) Prohibition on funds from foreign countries of concern
  • Title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 () is amended by inserting after section 117 the following: 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.
    • (a) Definitions
      • In this section:
        • The term contract has the meaning given that term in section 117.
        • The term includes the following: foreign country of concern
        • The term gift has the meaning given that term in section 117.
        • The term institution has the meaning given that term in section 117.
    • (b) In General
      • An institution shall not receive a gift from or enter into a contract with a foreign country of concern.
      • In General
    • (c) Rule of construction
      • This section shall not be construed to affect the payment of tuition, room and board, fees, or other aspects of cost of attendance.