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DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Introduced: March 9, 2023 Introduced by: Pfluger, August Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Sep 12, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 10, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 161 (Roll no. 408).
Sep 10, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 161 (Roll no. 408).
Sep 10, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 213 (Roll no. 407). (CR H5129)
Sep 10, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Sep 10, 2024
Mr. Magaziner moved to recommit to the Committee on Homeland Security.
Sep 10, 2024
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 10, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 10, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1516.
Sep 10, 2024
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Sep 10, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5128-5129)
Sep 10, 2024
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1516 as unfinished business.
Sep 10, 2024
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2024
Mr. Guest moved that the committee rise.
Sep 10, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 6.
Sep 10, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline amendment No. 5.
Sep 10, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cline amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline amendment No. 4.
Sep 10, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crockett amendment No. 3.
Sep 10, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 2.
Sep 10, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gottheimer amendment No. 1.
Sep 10, 2024
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1516.
Sep 10, 2024
The Speaker designated the Honorable Stephanie I. Bice to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Sep 10, 2024
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1430 and Rule XVIII.
Sep 10, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 10, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5119-5128)
Sep 10, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sep 6, 2024
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Homeland Security, H. Rept. 118-319, Part II.
Dec 19, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.
Dec 19, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-319.
Nov 8, 2023
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Discharged
Nov 8, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 8, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Mar 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Mar 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 10, 2024 House · vote #408 On Passage Passed 249–161 See who voted →
Sep 10, 2024 House · vote #407 On Motion to Recommit Failed 197–213 See who voted →
 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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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Republican 12