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DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Introduced: May 16, 2022 Introduced by: Pfluger, August Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 19, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.
Aug 19, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-454.
May 19, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
May 19, 2022
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
May 19, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
May 16, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 16, 2022
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

This bill restricts funding to an institution of higher education (IHE) that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute (a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government). It also requires certain disclosures related to Chinese entities of concern (generally, universities or colleges involved in China's military, police, or intelligence activities).

Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must ensure that an IHE that has awarded a contract to, entered into an agreement with, or received an in-kind donation or gift from a Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive specified funds from DHS, unless the IHE terminates the relationship. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds upon termination of the relationship. DHS may waive this funding restriction, on a case-by-case basis and for a period of not more than one year, if it is in the national security interests of the United States.

Additionally, an IHE that has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern and is seeking to receive or receives specified DHS funds must notify DHS about the relationship.

DHS must provide outreach and, upon request, technical assistance to IHEs related to compliance with this bill.

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Republican 10