This bill would prohibit colleges and universities from accepting gifts or signing contracts with countries deemed a threat to U.S. national security or foreign policy. The legislation defines "foreign countries of concern" to include nations the government already identifies as security threats, plus any country the Secretary of Education determines—in consultation with the Defense, State, and Intelligence departments—poses a risk to American interests. The ban applies to colleges and universities that receive federal education funding, though it specifically excludes normal tuition payments and student fees from international students. The bill does not set a specific funding amount or implementation timeline, but would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enforce these restrictions as a condition of federal aid eligibility.
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