To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign… — House Roll Call 80
Failed in the House on March 27, 2025 · 92 Yea, 321 Nay, 23 Not Voting
Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 4 to H R 1048
In plain English: This bill requires colleges and universities to report gifts and contracts from foreign sources, especially those from countries like China or Russia, and prohibits certain contracts with these countries. It also allows the Department of Education to investigate violations and impose penalties, including loss of federal student aid.
Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act or the DETERRENT Act This bill expands oversight and disclosure requirements related to foreign sources and institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to annually disclose to the Department of Education (ED) any year in which the IHE receives a gift from a foreign country of concern (e.g., China or Russia) or foreign entity of concern of any dollar amount; receive…
Vote Breakdown by Party
Republican: 92 Yea, 119 Nay, 8 not voting/present.
Democrat: 0 Yea, 201 Nay, 15 not voting/present.
Independent: 0 Yea, 1 Nay.
Members Who Voted Against Their Party
Jodey Arrington (R-TX) voted Aye while most Republicans voted No.
Brian Babin (R-TX) voted Aye while most Republicans voted No.
Troy Balderson (R-OH) voted Aye while most Republicans voted No.
Garland Barr (R-KY) voted Aye while most Republicans voted No.
Aaron Bean (R-FL) voted Aye while most Republicans voted No.
Andy Biggs (R-AZ) voted Aye while most Republicans voted No.
Sheri Biggs (R-SC) voted Aye while most Republicans voted No.
Lauren Boebert (R-CO) voted Aye while most Republicans voted No.
Josh Brecheen (R-OK) voted Aye while most Republicans voted No.
Tim Burchett (R-TN) voted Aye while most Republicans voted No.