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DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Introduced: March 30, 2023 Introduced by: Scott, Rick Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 30, 2023
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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 Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute. A Confucius Institute is a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government.

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 Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive any funds from DHS, unless the IHE terminates the relationship. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds upon termination of the relationship.

What's happening now March 30, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1516 Related bill DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
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Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Apr 20, 2023
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Mar 30, 2023
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Mar 30, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1121: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1121/
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"S. 1121: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1121/.
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