Bills · S 1010
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1010International Affairs
CAMPUS Act
INTRO MAR 12· LAST ACTION MAR 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it aims to protect U.S. national security and intellectual property by severing financial and research ties between American institutions and Chinese entities perceived to be supporting China's military. If passed, it could reduce the flow of U.S. taxpayer dollars, technology, and research to institutions that are considered a risk. It also seeks to counter Chinese influence in U.S. education by imposing stricter reporting requirements on foreign gifts to universities and promoting alternative cultural and language programs with Taiwan.
Without this bill, U.S. universities and K-12 schools could continue partnerships with Chinese entities without new federal restrictions, and the threshold for reporting foreign gifts would remain higher. The bill reflects growing concerns about China's military advancements, intellectual property theft, and the influence of the Chinese government on educational and research institutions, potentially shifting U.S. policy to be more stringent on international academic and research collaborations, particularly with China.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Director of National Intelligence to identify and list Chinese universities that support the People's Liberation Army or China's military-civil fusion strategy.
This list forms the basis for various prohibitions and restrictions throughout the bill, making it a central mechanism for identifying problematic partnerships.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits the Department of Defense from funding U.S. entities that contract with listed Chinese universities or entities on the Commerce Department's Entity List.
This cuts off a significant source of U.S. federal research funding for American organizations linked to identified Chinese military-aligned entities.
PROVISION 03
Allows the U.S. State Department to deny student and exchange visitor visas to individuals from listed Chinese universities.
This directly impacts the ability of certain Chinese students and researchers to enter the U.S., potentially limiting espionage or intellectual property theft.
PROVISION 04
Lowers the threshold for U.S. universities to report foreign gifts and contracts from $250,000 to $50,000.
This increases transparency regarding foreign influence and funding at U.S. educational institutions, allowing for greater scrutiny of smaller transactions.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes grants for U.S. K-12 schools and universities to expand Mandarin language instruction and Chinese cultural programming in partnership with Taiwan.
This promotes alternative avenues for Chinese language and culture education, reducing reliance on programs potentially influenced by the People's Republic of China.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Oklahoma
YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 12
Introduced in Senate
MAR 12
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1010
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 12, 2025
Last actionMar 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 12, 2025
Senate BillS 1010International Affairs
CAMPUS Act
INTRODUCED MAR 12, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 12, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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