DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
- Last Action
- 9/12/2024
Actions
- 2024-09-12Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2024-09-10Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2024-09-10On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 161 (Roll no. 408).
- 2024-09-10Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 161 (Roll no. 408).
- 2024-09-10On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 213 (Roll no. 407). (CR H5129)
- 2024-09-10The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- 2024-09-10Mr. Magaziner moved to recommit to the Committee on Homeland Security.
- 2024-09-10The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- 2024-09-10The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2024-09-10The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1516.
- 2024-09-10The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- 2024-09-10Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5128-5129)
- 2024-09-10Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1516 as unfinished business.
- 2024-09-10On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2024-09-10Mr. Guest moved that the committee rise.
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CRS Summary
As of 2023-12-19 (07)
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.
Cosponsors (18)
- Mark Green (R-TN)
- Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)
- Marjorie Greene (R-GA)
- Mike Ezell (R-MS)
- Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY)
- Laurel Lee (R-FL)
- Morgan Luttrell (R-TX)
- Carlos Gimenez (R-FL)
- Dale Strong (R-AL)
- Michael Guest (R-MS)
- Dan Bishop (R-NC)
- Josh Brecheen (R-OK)
- Elijah Crane (R-AZ)
- Michael McCaul (R-TX)
- Clay Higgins (R-LA)
- Nick LaLota (R-NY)
- Tony Gonzales (R-TX)
- Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)
Subjects
- Area studies and international education
- Asia
- China
- Department of Homeland Security
- Higher education
- International exchange and broadcasting
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