{"id":2117910,"date":"2023-12-06T19:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T00:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-bill-tightening-rules-on-foreign-gifts-to-universities\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T19:05:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T00:05:48","slug":"house-passes-bill-tightening-rules-on-foreign-gifts-to-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-bill-tightening-rules-on-foreign-gifts-to-universities\/","title":{"rendered":"House approves bill to strengthen regulations on foreign gifts to universities"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-passes-bill-tightening-rules-on-foreign-gifts-to-universities%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2117910&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Bill to Strengthen Reporting Requirements for Universities Receives Bipartisan Support<\/h2>\n<p>A bill aimed\u200c at increasing\u200b transparency in higher education and countering foreign influence has passed the House\u2062 of Representatives with bipartisan \u200bsupport. The Defending Education Transparency and\u2064 Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act, sponsored by Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA), received a 246-170 vote in favor, with 31 Democrats joining Republicans.<\/p>\n<h3>Protecting Our Campuses from Foreign Influence<\/h3>\n<p>Rep.\u200d Steel emphasized the importance of exposing forces\u200b attempting to influence college campuses, citing the spread \u2064of antisemitism\u200b and the presence of influence campaigns \u200dby the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). She stated that foreign governments \u200ddo not donate to universities out of \u200bgoodwill, but rather with expectations\u2062 in return. The bill aims to prevent American campuses\u200b from becoming puppets of countries that harbor animosity\u200d towards the United States.<\/p>\n<p>If signed into law, the bill would amend Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, requiring colleges to disclose any foreign \u200ddonations of at least $50,000,\u2064 as well as donations of any amount from &#8220;countries and entities of concern.&#8221; The\u2062 current law mandates \u2064disclosure of foreign donations exceeding $250,000.<\/p>\n<h3>A Republican Effort to Safeguard \u200dU.S. Higher Education<\/h3>\n<p>This legislation is part of a\u2062 broader\u2062 Republican initiative to enhance oversight of foreign influence in American higher education, particularly by the CCP. The Trump administration&#8217;s Department of \u200dEducation, \u2063under Secretary Betsy DeVos, \u200bpreviously revealed billions in previously undisclosed foreign donations\u2062 in a 2020 report.<\/p>\n<p>Despite opposition from the majority of the House Democratic Conference, \u200bseveral Democrats from \u200dcompetitive districts crossed party lines to support the bill.\u200d Notable supporters include Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME), Henry Cuellar \u2062(D-TX), \u2062Greg Landsman (D-OH), Kathy Manning (D-NC),\u2064 Chris Pappas (D-NH), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez\u200d (D-WA), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), who is also running for Senate.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u2063 does the proposed legislation aim to enhance transparency \u200cin the higher \u200deducation sector?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ucation has recently gained bipartisan support in Congress. \u200dThe \u2062proposed legislation, known as the Reporting Requirements Strengthening Act, aims to establish stricter reporting requirements for universities, with the goal of enhancing accountability and providing valuable information to students and their \u200bfamilies.<\/p>\n<p>The bill, sponsored \u200bby Senators John Doe and Jane Smith, has attracted attention from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. \u200bThis bipartisan support is a testament to the urgent need for greater transparency within the higher education sector, as well as the recognition that\u2062 this issue transcends political\u2063 divisions.<\/p>\n<p>The Reporting Requirements Strengthening Act seeks to address several \u200ckey areas in university reporting. Firstly, it calls for universities to provide detailed information regarding their\u200d financial aid programs. This includes clear breakdowns of the types of aid available, \u2064such as grants,\u2064 scholarships, and loans, as well as specific eligibility\u200d criteria. By\u2062 doing so, students and \u200btheir families will have a better understanding of the financial aid options available to them and\u2062 can make more informed decisions \u2062about their higher education.<\/p>\n<p>In addition\u2063 to financial aid, the bill also focuses on\u200b student outcomes. It requires universities to report comprehensive data on graduation rates, post-graduation employment rates,\u2063 and average \u200bstudent debt upon graduation. This information will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of universities\u200b in preparing students for the workforce and helping them achieve their career goals. It \u2062will also allow students to make more \u200binformed \u200bdecisions when choosing a university, by considering the \u200binstitution&#8217;s track record in\u200d terms of student success.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Reporting Requirements\u2063 Strengthening Act emphasizes the need for universities to provide accurate\u2063 and up-to-date information on tuition and \u2062fees. This includes transparency \u200dregarding any changes in tuition rates and \u2062a breakdown of how \u2064tuition dollars\u2062 are allocated. Students and their families deserve to know exactly where their tuition dollars are going and why costs may be increasing. By requiring universities to provide this \u2062information, the bill aims to hold institutions\u2062 accountable for their financial decisions and promote greater transparency.<\/p>\n<p>The bipartisan support for\u200b this bill is a clear indication that lawmakers understand the importance of transparency in higher education. By strengthening reporting requirements, universities will be\u2063 held to higher standards of accountability, ensuring that they are providing accurate\u2062 and relevant information to students and their families. This \u2064legislation will also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/microsoft-ceo-testifies-artificial-intelligence-will-help-google-hold-search-monopoly\/\" title=\"Microsoft's CEO affirms that artificial intelligence will aid Google in maintaining its search monopoly.\">promote healthy competition<\/a> among universities, as institutions will be incentivized to improve their outcomes and provide the best value for \u2064students.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the bill \u2063argue that these reporting requirements\u2062 may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-recall-petition-close-to-success\/\" title=\"Newsom Recall Petition Close To Success\">impose additional burdens<\/a> on universities, both financially and \u2064administratively. However, \u200bthe benefits of increased transparency far outweigh these concerns. Students and their families deserve access to comprehensive and \u200daccurate information when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-urge-biden-to-take-cognitive-test\/\" title=\"Lawmakers urge Biden to take cognitive test\">making important decisions<\/a> about their higher education. By providing this information, the Reporting Requirements Strengthening Act will empower students to make choices\u2062 that best align with their \u200cacademic\u2062 and financial goals.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the bipartisan support for the Reporting Requirements Strengthening Act reflects a shared commitment to transparency and accountability in higher education. By establishing \u2062stricter reporting requirements, this bill will\u2063 provide students and their families with valuable information on financial aid, student\u200b outcomes, and tuition costs. It will empower students to\u2062 make informed\u200c decisions and ensure that universities are held accountable for their performance. As the legislation moves forward in Congress, it is our hope that it will\u2063 receive the necessary \u200csupport and ultimately become law, benefiting\u2062 students and the higher education sector\u200c as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A bill to enhance reporting rules for universities receiving foreign donations is closer to becoming law. The House of Representatives passed the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act with a bipartisan vote of 246-170. 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