50 U.S.C. § 3369b - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 50. War and National Defense § 3369b. Oversight of foreign influence in academia

(1)Covered institution of higher education

The term “covered institution of higher education” means an institution described in section 1002 of Title 20 that receives Federal funds in any amount and for any purpose.

(2)Sensitive research subject

The term “sensitive research subject” means a subject of research that is carried out at a covered institution of higher education that receives funds that were appropriated for--

(1) A list of sensitive research subjects that could affect national security.

(2) A list of foreign entities, including governments, corporations, nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations, and any subsidiary or affiliate of such an entity, that the Director determines pose a counterintelligence, espionage (including economic espionage), or other national security threat with respect to sensitive research subjects.

(3) A list of any known or suspected attempts by foreign entities to exert pressure on covered institutions of higher education, including attempts to limit freedom of speech, propagate misinformation or disinformation, or to influence professors, researchers, or students.

(4) Recommendations for collaboration between covered institutions of higher education and the intelligence community to mitigate threats to sensitive research subjects associated with foreign influence in academia, including any necessary legislative or administrative action.