INFLUENCE Act

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Bill Number

HR 7842

Introduced

Jul 29, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Area studies and international education Asia Business records China Contracts and agency Cultural exchanges and relations Education Foreign language and bilingual programs Government information and archives Higher education Intellectual property Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Research and development School administration

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Summary

Intelligence on Nefarious Foreign Leaders Using Education Networks for Corrupt Enrichment Act or the INFLUENCE Act

This bill lowers the disclosure threshold regarding gifts or contracts from a foreign source that institutions of higher education (IHEs) must report to the Department of Education. It also requires IHEs to disclose information related to foreign involvement in sensitive projects.

Actions

Jul 29, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 29, 2020

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3967)
Jul 29, 2020

Introduced in House

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