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HR881FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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Proposed Restrictions on DHS Funding for Colleges Linked to Confucius Institutes

Original title: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Last action · May 8, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Sponsors: August Pfluger and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill would prohibit colleges and universities from receiving Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding if they maintain contracts, agreements, or receive gifts from Confucius Institutes, the Thousand Talents Program, or specific Chinese entities of concern. Institutions could regain eligibility for federal funds by terminating these relationships.

Why it matters

If enacted, this bill would force colleges to choose between maintaining partnerships with specific Chinese-funded entities and receiving federal research or security grants from the Department of Homeland Security starting 12 months after the law's passage.

Background

Confucius Institutes are cultural and educational partnerships funded by the Chinese government that have faced increasing scrutiny in the U.S. over concerns regarding academic freedom and foreign influence. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

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Institutions of higher education

Colleges and universities must choose between maintaining specific international partnerships or remaining eligible for Department of Homeland Security funding.

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Department of Homeland Security

The agency is tasked with enforcing funding restrictions and submitting reports to Congress regarding institutional relationships.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a college has a partnership with a Confucius Institute?

Under this bill, the college would become ineligible to receive any funding from the Department of Homeland Security starting one year after the law is enacted, unless they terminate that partnership.

Can a college get its funding back if it cuts ties with these entities?

Yes, the bill explicitly states that upon termination of the relationship, the institution shall be eligible to receive funds from the Department of Homeland Security.

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May 8, 2025SenateCommittee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 7, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2025HouseFloor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1891)
May 7, 2025HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1891)
May 7, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1895-1896)
May 7, 2025House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate of H.R. 881, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pfluger demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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May 7, 2025House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 7, 2025House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 881.
May 7, 2025House
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 7, 2025House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1891-1894)
May 6, 2025House
Rule H. Res. 377 passed House.
May 5, 2025House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 5, 2025House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
May 5, 2025House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-87.
Apr 9, 2025HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
Apr 9, 2025House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025House
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged
Jan 31, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Jan 31, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 31, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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