MIDDLE EAST FORUM

EDU · Education

H.R. 1048: Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act or the DETERRENT Act. This legislation seeks to counter malign foreign influences in higher education by improving transparency and accountability of foreign gifts and contracts to colleges and universities.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1048

FOR · Foreign Relations

Foreign Ambassador appointment: Informed Congress and executive branch officials regarding national security concerns related to the South African ambassador to the United States. Presidential appointments: Prepared and distributed background information and confirmation questions to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding ambassador and State Department appointments. USAID reform: Educated policymakers regarding U.S. Agency for International Development funding of terror-linked charities. Syria policy: Advocated for enduring support of U.S. allies and "vetted Syrian groups and individuals." U.S.-Turkey arms deal: Educated policymakers regarding concerns with a potential sale of F-35 fighter aircraft to Turkey.