DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
DHS Funding: Restrictions on Colleges with Chinese Ties
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It was recently introduced and referred to this committee for further study. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While there is general concern about foreign influence in schools, this bill currently lacks the broad bipartisan support needed to move quickly through a divided Senate.
Key Points
- This bill would stop the Department of Homeland Security from giving money to American colleges and universities that work with Confucius Institutes. These institutes are cultural centers funded by the Chinese government.
- Schools would also lose funding if they have contracts, agreements, or receive gifts from certain Chinese universities. This includes Chinese schools that help the Chinese military or intelligence services.
- To get their federal funding back, a college must completely end its relationship with these Chinese groups. The rules would start about a year after the bill becomes law.
- The goal is to prevent the Chinese government from influencing American schools or gaining access to sensitive research through partnerships.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
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