H.R. 5933 · 118th Congress

DETERRENT Act

Introduced on Oct 11, 2023 by Michelle Steel (R-CA-45). 26 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Dec 7, 2023): Received in the Senate.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Oct 11, 2023
Cosponsors
26
0 from the other party
Policy area
Education
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional information in disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts from foreign sources, restrict contracts with certain foreign entities and foreign countries of concern, require certain staff and faculty to report foreign gifts and contracts, and require disclosure of certain foreign investments within endowments.

Subjects

  • Civil actions and liability
  • Congressional oversight
  • Contracts and agency
  • Education programs funding
  • Financial services and investments
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Higher education
  • Subversive activities
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary

The Congressional Research Service has not summarized this measure yet.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Michelle SteelR-CA-45Sponsor

Republicans · 26

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Dec 6, 2023· House· Amendments· Agreed to 372–39
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Dec 6, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 94–320
  3. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Dec 6, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 202–213
  4. On Passage
    Dec 6, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 246–170

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Oct 11, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Oct 11, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Oct 25, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  4. Nov 24, 2023Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-278.
  5. Nov 24, 2023 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
  6. Nov 24, 2023 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-278.
  7. Dec 4, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 906 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4468, H.R. 5933 and H.J. Res. 88. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4468 and H.R. 5933 under a structured rule and H.J. Res. 88 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
  8. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 906. (consideration: CR H6166-6184; text: CR H6171-6175)
  9. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4468, H.R. 5933 and H.J. Res. 88. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4468 and H.R. 5933 under a structured rule and H.J. Res. 88 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
  10. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 906 and Rule XVIII.
  11. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  12. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5933.
  13. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 906, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.
  14. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 906, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fallon amendment No. 3.
  15. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 906, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fallon amendment No. 4.
  16. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 906, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Molinaro amendment No. 5.
  17. Dec 6, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Molinaro amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Molinaro demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  18. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 906, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 6.
  19. Dec 6, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 906, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 7.
  21. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 906, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 8.
  22. Dec 6, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the nays had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  23. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseMs. Foxx moved that the committee rise.
  24. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise. Agreed to by voice vote.
  25. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5933 as unfinished business.
  26. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6184-6187)
  27. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  28. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5933.
  29. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  30. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  31. Dec 6, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 170 (Roll no. 701).House · Roll call 701
  32. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 170 (Roll no. 701).House · Roll call 701
  33. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  34. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseThe Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5933.
  35. Dec 7, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate.

Committees

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Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY7 reports
    $650K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY$30.2M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  2. UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE6 reports
    $240K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE$8.9M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  3. American Council on Education5 reports
    $345.2K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION$5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  4. Association of American Universities5 reports
    $319.2K reported (all issues)
  5. COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION5 reports
    $160K reported (all issues)
  6. Cornell University5 reports
    $800K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: CORNELL UNIVERSITY$4.4M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  7. NATIONAL ASSN OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES5 reports
    $510K reported (all issues)
  8. NORTHWESTERN UNIV5 reports
    $1.1M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY$7.5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  9. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY5 reports
    $550K reported (all issues)
  10. Philanthropy Roundtable5 reports
    $710K reported (all issues)
  11. RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY5 reports
    $470K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY$15.3M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  12. Stanford University5 reports
    $510K reported (all issues)
  13. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND5 reports
    $133.6K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDAI match · 100%
  14. University of California5 reports
    $2.6M reported (all issues)
  15. University of Michigan5 reports
    $320K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANAI match · 100%
  16. Vanderbilt University5 reports
    $250K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY$1.6M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  17. BOSTON UNIVERSITY4 reports
    $240K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: BOSTON UNIVERSITY, TRUSTEES OFAI match · 100%
  18. BROWN UNIVERSITY4 reports
    $280K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: BROWN UNIVERSITY$1M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  19. Duke University4 reports
    $858K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: DUKE UNIVERSITY$56.3M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  20. FDD Action4 reports
    $660K reported (all issues)
  21. HARVARD UNIVERSITY--PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE4 reports
    $580K reported (all issues)
  22. The Ohio State University4 reports
    $258.7K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE$2.2M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  23. The Pennsylvania State University4 reports
    $630K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY$415.5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  24. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI4 reports
    $160K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY, LLC$1.7M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 94%
  25. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE3 reports
    $7,500 reported (all issues)
  26. MIDDLE EAST FORUM3 reports
    $45K reported (all issues)
  27. National Association of College Stores3 reports
    $350K reported (all issues)
  28. BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM2 reports
    $209K reported (all issues)
  29. LEHIGH UNIVERSITY2 reports
    $17K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: LEHIGH UNIVERSITYAI match · 100%
  30. The Texas A&M University System2 reports
    $330K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, THE$3.1M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  31. The University of Chicago2 reports
    $152.1K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO$4.8M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  32. The University of Florida Board of Trustees2 reports
    $290K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA$11.2M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 95%
  33. Tufts University2 reports
    $80K reported (all issues)
  34. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES1 report
    $50K reported (all issues)
  35. AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE1 report
    $818.3K reported (all issues)
  36. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $170K reported (all issues)
  37. Indiana University1 report
    $130K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH INCAI match · 96%
  38. New Mexico State University1 report
    $40K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY$73.6K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  39. OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY1 report
    $55K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY$4.8M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  40. The Regents of the University of Colorado1 report
    $60K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO$67.1M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

Sources and method

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.