Preventing Malign CCP Influence on Academic Institutions Act

This bill requires U.S. colleges and universities receiving federal funds to disclose gifts or contracts over $5,000 from organizations connected to China’s government, Communist Party, or military. Institutions must report these details annually by January 31 or July 31 and publicly post all agreements with such entities on their websites. It defines "PRC/CCP/PLA-affiliated" broadly, including state-owned enterprises, think tanks receiving significant Chinese funding, and entities with Chinese officials on their boards. The law amends existing disclosure rules under the Higher Education Act to increase transparency about foreign ties in academic partnerships. It directly affects institutions participating in federal grant programs.