HR 542 119th Congress House In Committee

No Foreign Gifts Act of 2025

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. · Jan 16, 2025

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Legislative Summary

No Foreign Gifts Act of 2025 This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) from receiving federal education funds if the IHE receives gifts from certain countries. Specifically, the bill prohibits an IHE from receiving a gift from (1) China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran; or (2) a country that has provided material support to a foreign terrorist organization, as determined by the Department of State. The bill also requires an IHE, as a condition of eligibility for federal education funds, to report any offer of a gift from such a foreign country.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Independent · NY
Cosponsors (4)
Rep. GarbarinoRep. FitzpatrickRep. Van DrewRep. Gottheimer

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