H.R. 1048 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act
H.R. 1048 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 6, 2025, sponsored by Michael Baumgartner with 21 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Education
- Groups that lobbied
- 30
What it does
Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act or the DETERRENT Act This bill expands oversight and disclosure requirements related to foreign sources and institutions of higher education (IHEs).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
DETERRENT Act
Sponsor
Michael Baumgartner (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 27, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Mar 31, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 27, 2025 · Passed241–169
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 27, 2025
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 27, 2025
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 27, 2025
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 27, 2025
- DETERRENT ActHouse · Mar 27, 2025
More bills from Michael Baumgartner in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 2619: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
- H.R. 4215: International Traffic in Arms Regulations Licensing Reform Act
- H.R. 7058: Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy Act
- H.R. 8170: MATCH Act
- H.R. 9137: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- H.R. 9419: Power and Water for Families Act of 2026
- H.R. 9602: Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act
- H.R. 9621: Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026
- H.R. 9834: No Racketeers on our Shores Act
- H.R. 10109: Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act
Other Education bills in the 119th Congress
- H.J.Res. 132: Commemorating October 2025 as Head Start Awareness Month and recognizing its positive impact on…
- H.J.Res. 155: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 189: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 336: HEADWAY Act
- H.R. 433: Department of Education Protection Act
- H.R. 768: Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
- H.R. 881: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
- H.R. 1005: Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
- H.R. 1049: Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
- H.R. 1069: Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act
Who lobbied on it
30 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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