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HB1776

House · 2026 sessionRepublicanInterim study

Reporting foreign gifts to colleges

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Requires higher educational institutions to report the receipt of foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the department of education and the general court.

requiring higher educational institutions to report the reception of foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the department of education and the general court.

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Status

Referred to interim study (House) · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

78 submissions
Support 40(36 form letter)Oppose 38Neutral 0

Hatched = form letter · 36 of 78 written submissions (46%) came from organized campaigns

Form-letter campaigns

36 of 44 written submissions (82%)

36 submissions match a shared template; 8 are individually written.

  • Report Foreign Funding in Higher EducationSupport36 submissions on this bill

    The legislation is supported because it will increase transparency regarding foreign funding sources for higher education institutions, helping to protect academic freedom.

    The letter · submitted 36 times

    I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Masha Bloodworth Manchester, NH

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Mary MurphySupportForm letterFrancestown, NHfor Hillsborough District 27Feb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Mary Murphy Francestown, NH

Lois CoteOpposeManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

This bill, if passed, puts health and lives of people of all ages at risk, but especially children. This bill, if passed, will put funding for our childcare system in deeper jeopardy. It is already barely hanging together. I spent a good part of my life working with children and families. Who would want to activate such unconscionable harm to people, to our entire state? Please ITL this bill.

John ConstantineSupportForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, John Constantine Hollis, NH

Patricia HoweSupportForm letterNorthfield, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Patricia Howe Northfield, NH

Jennifer CloutierOpposeRochester, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

This bill is just another way to make bigotry and intolerance legal.

Jill MahanSupportForm letterBelmont, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Jill Mahan Belmont, NH

Jane PetersonSupportForm letterMoultonborough, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Jane Peterson Moultonborough, NH

Pamela HardersSupportForm letterManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Pamela Harders Manchester, NH

Samantha PooleOpposeBarnstead, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

I oppose this bill and refuse to vote to re-elect any candidate that chooses to support this or bills like this.

Olga DuclercSupportForm letterLaconia, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Olga Duclerc Laconia, NH

Matthew McNissSupportForm letterHopkinton, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Matthew McNiss Hopkinton, NH

Gaston GinguesSupportForm letterSomersworth, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Gaston Gingues Somersworth, NH

Rebecca BaileySupportForm letterPiermont, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Rebecca Bailey Piermont, NH

Kimberly SpearsSupportForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Kimberly Spears Hollis, NH

Elliot BoutinSupportForm letterDover, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Elliot Boutin Dover, NH

DILLON DUMONTSupportForm letterHudson, NHfor HudsonFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, DILLON DUMONT Hudson, NH

Donna ParrisSupportForm letterConcord, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Donna Parris Concord, NH

Pierre DuPontSupportForm letterManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Pierre DuPont Manchester, NH

Sue HomolaSupportHollis, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass."

John WallaceSupportForm letterAmherst, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, John Wallace Amherst, NH

Rachel AndersonSupportNottingham, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

I strongly support HB 1776 This critical transparency measure ensures our colleges and universities are accountable to taxpayers and students about foreign influence on our campuses. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Rachel Anderson

David WernerSupportForm letterHollis, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, David Werner Hollis, NH

Stephen BatesSupportForm letterHampstead, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Stephen Bates Hampstead, NH

Vivian BatesSupportForm letterHampstead, NHfor MyselfFeb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Vivian Bates Hampstead, NH

Jeanine NotterSupportForm letterMerrimack, NHfor Hillsborough 12Feb 3, 2026

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing in strong support of HB 1776, which requires higher educational institutions to report foreign grants, donations, and contracts to the Department of Education and General Court. This important legislation will: • Increase transparency in higher education funding • Help identify potential foreign influence on New Hampshire campuses • Ensure taxpayers and families know where institutional funding originates • Protect academic freedom from inappropriate foreign interference • Strengthen oversight of our state's educational institutions New Hampshire families invest heavily in higher education and deserve to know if foreign governments or entities are influencing the institutions where their children learn. This reasonable reporting requirement will provide essential transparency without burdening legitimate educational partnerships. I urge you to support HB 1776 and vote "Ought to Pass." Respectfully, Jeanine Notter Merrimack, NH