Executive Order 14282: Transparency Regarding Foreign Influence at American Universities

This executive order mandates stronger enforcement of foreign funding disclosure laws at U.S. colleges and universities. It aims to close gaps in compliance with Section 117 of the Higher Education Act by requiring full transparency about the sources, amounts, and purposes of foreign gifts and contracts. The Department of Education will lead audits and investigations in coordination with the Department of Justice, and institutions that fail to comply risk losing federal funding. The initiative is positioned as a national security and educational integrity safeguard against hidden foreign influence on U.S. campuses.