119th Congress

H.R.1048

Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act DETERRENT Act

Chamber Passed·3/31/25

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed3/31/25

Final Passage

Complete

Strengthens disclosure requirements for foreign gifts and contracts at institutions of higher education.

The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance transparency and accountability regarding foreign gifts and contracts at institutions of higher education. It mandates institutions to report gifts and contracts from foreign sources, including those from countries or entities of concern. Institutions must maintain a policy requiring faculty and staff to disclose gifts and contracts, and establish a database of such disclosures. The bill also prohibits institutions from entering into contracts with certain foreign entities and countries of concern, with limited exceptions.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the House · 241–169 · Mar 31, 2025
Current: Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

241 Yea

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169 Nay

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20 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

4:00 PM

House Committee on Rules Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

10:15 AM

House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing

History

Mar 31, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Mar 27, 2025

House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312-1316)