Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026

The Protecting Academic Integrity Act of 2026 requires U.S. colleges and universities to report foreign gifts and contracts worth $50,000 or more, down from the previous $250,000 threshold. The bill mandates that these reports include details about the specific foreign government department providing the gift, its intended purpose, and the university department receiving the funds. Additionally, the legislation directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on how well institutions follow these reporting rules and to submit a report to Congress within one year. These changes aim to increase transparency regarding foreign financial support for higher education institutions.