H.R. 1516DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

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Sponsor: August Pfluger [R-TX-11]
Cosponsors: 18 · 18 Republicans
Policy area: Education
Committees: Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Latest action: Sep 12, 2024 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

IntroducedMar 9, 2023
Passed the HouseSep 10, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1516 as reported to House on Dec 19, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

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Cosponsors18 · 18 Republicans

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H.R. 1516DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

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Cosponsors18 · 18 Republicans

H.R. 1516DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

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How every member votedHouse roll call 408

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Cosponsors18 · 18 Republicans

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