50 USC 3369b - Oversight of foreign influence in academia

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3369b.

Oversight of foreign influence in academia

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Covered institution of higher education

(2)

Sensitive research subject

The term “sensitive research subject” means a subject of research that is carried out at a covered institution of higher education that receives funds that were appropriated for—

(A)

the National Intelligence Program; or

(B)

any Federal agency the Director of National Intelligence deems appropriate.

(b)

Report required

(c)

Contents

The report required by subsection (b) shall include the following:

(1)

A list of sensitive research subjects that could affect national security.

(2)

A list of foreign entities, including governments, corporations, nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations, and any subsidiary or affiliate of such an entity, that the Director determines pose a counterintelligence, espionage (including economic espionage), or other national security threat with respect to sensitive research subjects.

(3)

A list of any known or suspected attempts by foreign entities to exert pressure on covered institutions of higher education, including attempts to limit freedom of speech, propagate misinformation or disinformation, or to influence professors, researchers, or students.

(4)

Recommendations for collaboration between covered institutions of higher education and the intelligence community to mitigate threats to sensitive research subjects associated with foreign influence in academia, including any necessary legislative or administrative action.

(d)

Congressional notifications required

(Pub. L. 116–92, div. E, title LVII, § 5713, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2172.)

cite as: 50 USC 3369b