What does Preamble of Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026 do?

This bill requires institutions of higher education to file a disclosure report with the Secretary of Education. The disclosure requirement is triggered when an institution receives a gift or enters into a contract with a foreign source. The value of the gift or contract must be $50,000 or more to trigger the reporting requirement.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026.

What does DISCLOSURE OF FOREIGN GIFTS. of Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The threshold for reporting foreign gifts is lowered from $250,000 to $50,000. Institutions must report, when available, the specific department, agency, office, or division of the foreign government responsible for the gift or contract. Institutions must report the purpose or intention of a foreign gift or contract, or if unavailable, the intended use and receiving account/department. The changes apply to restricted and conditional gifts. These changes will take effect one year after the enactment of this Act.

What does GAO STUDY AND REPORT. of Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates a study by the Comptroller General of the United States regarding compliance of institutions of higher education with section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and related regulations. The study will examine the reasons for non-compliance among institutions that fail to meet the requirements. The study will also assess the efforts of institutions to correct failures to comply. The study will evaluate Federal efforts to increase compliance with these requirements. The Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress detailing the study's results within one year of the Act's enactment.

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Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/29/2026 · Introduced: 5/29/2026

Author: Scott Perry (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill lowers the reporting threshold for foreign gifts and contracts to institutions of higher education from $250,000 to $50,000.
Institutions must now disclose the specific foreign government entity providing gifts or contracts, as well as the purpose or intended use of those funds.
The Government Accountability Office will conduct a study and report to Congress on compliance with foreign gift reporting requirements at higher education institutions.

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