H.R. 881DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: August Pfluger [R-TX-11]
Cosponsors: 5 · 5 Republicans
Policy area: Education
Committees: Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Latest action: May 8, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Passed the HouseMay 7, 2025
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, 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 881 as introduced in House on Jan 31, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 120

House May 7, 2025

On Passage

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

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266 Yea 153 Nay 14 not voting

Crossed both parties 55 of 419 voting members broke with their own party: 55 Democrats.

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Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican219 members

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Cosponsors5 · 5 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 881 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

RAndrew R. Garbarino [R-NY-02]Original2026 profile

RGabe Evans [R-CO-08]Original2026 profile

RDale W. Strong [R-AL-05]Original2026 profile

RMorgan Luttrell [R-TX-08]Joined Mar 6, 2025

RJohn Joyce [R-PA-13]Joined May 5, 20252026 profile

Who lobbied on H.R. 8818 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 881 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

FDD ACTION

Homeland Security · Intelligence · Banking · Defense +4 more7 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Science/Technology · Budget/Appropriations · Education · Immigration +5 more6 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Health Issues · Transportation · Defense · Budget/Appropriations +5 more2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025Filing

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025Filing

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION

Health Issues · Immigration · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Budget/Appropriations +3 more1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025Filing

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Budget/Appropriations · Education · Defense · Science/Technology +2 more1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025Filing

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Education · Medicare/Medicaid · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Budget/Appropriations +3 more1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025Filing

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Budget/Appropriations · Education · Science/Technology +2 more1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025Filing

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