No Foreign Gifts Act of 2025

HR 542, the No Foreign Gifts Act of 2025, prohibits institutions of higher education receiving federal funds under the Higher Education Act from accepting gifts from specific countries. It bans gifts from China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran, and from any country providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization (as defined by the State Department). Affected institutions must report any such gift offers to the Secretary of Education to maintain eligibility for federal funding. The bill aims to prevent foreign influence over U.S. educational institutions through financial gifts.