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DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

USA117th CongressHR-7779| House 
| Updated: 8/19/2022
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (16)
Bob Good (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
May 16, 2022
Introduced in House
May 16, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
May 19, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
May 19, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 2022
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
Aug 19, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.
Aug 19, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-454.
Sep 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5018
Introduced in Senate
  • May 16, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • May 16, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • May 17, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • May 17, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • May 19, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 19, 2022
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.


  • May 19, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 19, 2022
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.


  • August 19, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.


  • August 19, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-454.


  • September 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5018
    Introduced in Senate

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-5018: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
Area studies and international educationAsiaChinaDepartment of Homeland SecurityHigher educationInternational exchange and broadcasting

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

USA117th CongressHR-7779| House 
| Updated: 8/19/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
May 16, 2022
Introduced in House
May 16, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
May 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
May 19, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
May 19, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 2022
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
Aug 19, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.
Aug 19, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-454.
Sep 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5018
Introduced in Senate
  • May 16, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • May 16, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • May 17, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • May 17, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • May 19, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 19, 2022
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.


  • May 19, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 19, 2022
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.


  • August 19, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.


  • August 19, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-454.


  • September 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5018
    Introduced in Senate
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (16)
Bob Good (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-5018: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Area studies and international educationAsiaChinaDepartment of Homeland SecurityHigher educationInternational exchange and broadcasting