Tim Walberg: “I thank the gentleman for his comments. Mr. Chair, I thank my colleagues who have come to speak today on such an…”

“I thank the gentleman for his comments. Mr. Chair, I thank my colleagues who have come to speak today on such an important matter regarding not just higher education but national security. International collaboration is not inherently bad, but foreign nations have been able to operate in the dark for far too long. When foreign adversaries give to universities, it is not out of the goodness of their hearts. It is because they want something in return. Sometimes that is extremely negative. Each dollar that is accepted comes with strings attached, and that can influence student behavior or gain access to research. The DETERRENT Act is a crucial step toward transparency and protecting American education and students from malicious foreign influence. The current system has allowed our Nation's students to become targets for our adversaries, and that is unacceptable. We must pass this bill. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Crawford). All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be considered for amendment under the 5-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce, printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-1 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The text of the bill, as amended, is as follows: H.R.…”