DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
USA118th CongressHR-1516| House
| Updated: 9/12/2024
August Pfluger
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (18)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)
Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence 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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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 117-7779DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Discharged
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-319.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Homeland Security, H. Rept. 118-319, Part II.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5119-5128)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1430 and Rule XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Stephanie I. Bice to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1516.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gottheimer amendment No. 1.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 2.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crockett amendment No. 3.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline amendment No. 4.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cline amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline amendment No. 5.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 6.
Mr. Guest moved that the committee rise.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1516 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5128-5129)
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1516.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Mr. Magaziner moved to recommit to the Committee on Homeland Security.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 213 (Roll no. 407). (CR H5129)
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 161 (Roll no. 408).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Education
Area studies and international educationAsiaChinaDepartment of Homeland SecurityHigher educationInternational exchange and broadcasting
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
USA118th CongressHR-1516| House
| Updated: 9/12/2024
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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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 117-7779DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Discharged
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-319.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Homeland Security, H. Rept. 118-319, Part II.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5119-5128)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1430 and Rule XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Stephanie I. Bice to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1516.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gottheimer amendment No. 1.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 2.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crockett amendment No. 3.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline amendment No. 4.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cline amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline amendment No. 5.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 6.
Mr. Guest moved that the committee rise.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1516 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5128-5129)
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1516.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Mr. Magaziner moved to recommit to the Committee on Homeland Security.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 213 (Roll no. 407). (CR H5129)
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 161 (Roll no. 408).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
August Pfluger
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (18)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)
Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
Education
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- S 118-1121: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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