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NJ S3625

NJ S3625
Prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting gifts and donations from foreign adversaries.


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Introduced
02/23/2023
In Committee
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting gifts and donations from certain entities and individuals. Under the bill, a public institution of higher education is prohibited from accepting gifts and donations from a foreign adversary, an individual acting on behalf of a foreign adversary, or an entity that is owned, controlled, or subject to a jurisdiction deemed a foreign adversary. The bill defines foreign adversary as any foreign government or foreign non-government person determined by the United States Secretary of Commerce to have engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting gifts and donations from certain entities and individuals deemed as "foreign adversaries" by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The term "foreign adversary" refers to any foreign government or non-governmental person that has engaged in a pattern of conduct significantly adverse to the national security or safety of the United States. The bill aims to prevent such foreign adversaries from exerting influence or control over public higher education institutions through financial means.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 02/23/2023)

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