Bills · HR 1018
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1018Government studies and investigationsCongressional oversight
INSTRUCT Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about foreign influence and potential national security risks within American higher education institutions. In an era where intellectual property theft and foreign interference are key issues, knowing who is funding U.S. universities and for what purpose is seen as critical. If this bill passes, a wider array of federal agencies will gain immediate access to unredacted information on foreign financial ties to academic institutions, which could lead to more investigations or policy changes aimed at protecting research and national interests.
If the bill does not become law, information sharing about foreign gifts and contracts might remain less comprehensive, potentially limiting the ability of certain agencies to quickly identify and respond to foreign influence. Voters should care as it impacts the transparency of foreign dealings at institutions that educate future leaders and conduct critical research, potentially affecting national security and economic competitiveness.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Education to transmit unredacted copies of foreign gift and contract disclosure reports to a wide range of federal agencies (e.g., FBI, CIA, Departments of State, Defense) within 30 days of receipt.
This ensures that intelligence and national security agencies receive complete, timely information about foreign financial ties to U.S. colleges.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the Department of Education to share all foreign gift and contract reports received *prior* to the bill's enactment, along with any related investigation records, with the same federal agencies within 90 days of enactment.
This provides a historical baseline and ensures that past foreign financial dealings and related inquiries are also subject to broader interagency review.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study within 180 days on how to improve interagency coordination, compliance, and enforcement of foreign gift reporting, with a public report due within 3 years.
This aims to identify systemic improvements for how the government collectively monitors and responds to foreign influence in higher education.
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2 EVENTSFEB 5
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FEB 5
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1018
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionFeb 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
House BillHR 1018Government studies and investigationsCongressional oversight
INSTRUCT Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 5, 2025
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