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The DETERRENT Act mandates increased transparency for colleges regarding foreign gifts and contracts, prohibits most dealings with "countries of concern," and imposes strict investment reporting requirements for large private universities, backed by significant enforcement penalties.
Michael Baumgartner
Representative
WA
Michael Baumgartner
Representative
WA
The DETERRENT Act significantly increases transparency requirements for colleges and universities regarding foreign gifts, contracts, and investments, especially those involving "countries or entities of concern." It mandates detailed public disclosure reports, establishes strict prohibitions and waiver processes for contracts with risky foreign entities, and imposes severe financial penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, the bill requires specified large private institutions to report their holdings in concerning foreign assets annually.
The "PROTECT Student Athletes Act" prohibits betting on individual student-athlete performances in college sports to protect their well-being and the integrity of the games.
Michael Baumgartner
Representative
WA
Michael Baumgartner
Representative
WA
The "PROTECT Student Athletes Act" seeks to ban betting on individual college athlete's performance during games, known as "covered prop bets," to protect their well-being and the integrity of college sports. It asserts that sports betting's impact on interstate commerce necessitates federal regulation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is empowered to enforce the Act.