HR. 9602Reported

Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Transfers foreign gift and contract disclosure duties for higher education institutions from the Department of Education to the Department of State, along with related staff and funding

Key points
  • Require OMB compliance certification
  • Transfer disclosure functions
  • Transfer related personnel
  • Transfer related appropriations
Current status

Where it stands

Status
Reported
Latest action
2026-07-15 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
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Department of EducationDepartment of StateEducationEducation programs fundingExecutive agency funding and structureHigher education
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