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INFLUENCE Act

Introduced: July 31, 2020 Introduced by: Murphy, Gregory F. Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov

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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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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.

What's happening now July 29, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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