Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 653: Relating to: imposing certain prohibitions on foreign influence at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

SB 653 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on November 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: imposing certain prohibitions on foreign influence at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE). Primary sponsor: Cory Tomczyk (Republican), Steve Nass (Republican), André Jacque (Republican), Patrick Testin (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cory Tomczyk (Republican); Steve Nass (Republican); André Jacque (Republican); Patrick Testin (Republican). 15 co-sponsors.