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DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Introduced: January 31, 2025 Introduced by: Pfluger, August Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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May 8, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 7, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1891)
May 7, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1891)
May 7, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1895-1896)
May 7, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate of H.R. 881, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pfluger demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 7, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 7, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 881.
May 7, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 7, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1891-1894)
May 6, 2025
Rule H. Res. 377 passed House.
May 5, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
May 5, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-87.
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 7, 2025 House · vote #120 On Passage Passed 266–153 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, Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese entity of concern. The bill defines (1) Confucius Institute as a cultural institute funded by the Chinese government; (2) Thousand Talents Program as any technological or educational program funded or administered by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; and (3) Chinese entity of concern as generally any university or college in China that is 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, Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese entity of concern 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 May 8, 2025

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 5