H.R.1049 — TRACE Act
House Roll Call
H.R.1049
| Bill | H.R.1049 — TRACE Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 247 / Nay 166 / Present 0 / Not Voting 20 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| D | 33 | 166 | 0 | 14 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 1049 - Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
The Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act (HR 1049) aims to enhance transparency regarding financial contributions made to educational institutions by foreign entities and organizations that may pose adversarial risks to U.S. interests. The bill seeks to establish a framework for reporting and disclosing such contributions, thereby safeguarding academic integrity and national security.
Key Provisions:
- The bill mandates that institutions of higher education receiving federal funding disclose any contributions from foreign entities that are identified as adversarial, including but not limited to governments, corporations, or individuals associated with countries that have been designated as threats to U.S. national security.
- Educational institutions must report these contributions to the Department of Education, which will maintain a publicly accessible database of reported contributions, enhancing transparency for students, parents, and policymakers.
Funding and Authorities:
- The bill does not allocate specific funding but requires the Department of Education to implement the reporting system, which may involve administrative costs. The bill emphasizes the importance of utilizing existing resources to facilitate compliance.
Agencies Affected:
- The primary agency impacted is the Department of Education, which will oversee the reporting requirements and database management. Institutions of higher education that receive federal funding will also be directly affected by the new compliance obligations.
Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact:
- The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are students and the general public, who will gain access to clearer information regarding foreign influence in U.S. education. The bill aims to protect academic institutions from potential adversarial influences that could compromise educational integrity.
Key Timelines:
- Following its introduction, HR 1049 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration. The timeline for further action remains to be determined as the legislative process unfolds.
Yea (246)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (166)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
