HB1776 Requiring higher educational institutions to report the reception of foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the department of education and the general court.
Requiring higher educational institutions to report the reception of foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the department of education and the general court.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Reporting requirements have modest compliance costs; transparency could help identify problematic foreign influence.
Your Community
Transparency about foreign funding in higher education helps communities understand potential influences on academic institutions.
Your Freedom
Disclosure requirements enhance public's right to know about foreign influence while respecting academic freedom.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 11
Sponsor
Joe Sweeney (R)
The Short Version
Would require NH colleges and universities to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to state authorities, increasing transparency around foreign influence in higher education. Referred for interim study.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Public transparency
- ▲ Students and faculty aware of funding sources
- ▲ National security interests
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Universities managing additional reporting requirements
- ▼ International academic partnerships that may be chilled
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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