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US HR2622

US HR2622
CONFUCIUS Act Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act


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Introduced
04/16/2021
In Committee
04/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish limitations regarding Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the CONFUCIUS Act (Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act), establishes limitations on Confucius Institutes - cultural institutes directly or indirectly funded by the government of China. The bill stipulates that institutions of higher education will not be eligible for federal funds from the Department of Education (except certain student-directed funds) unless their contracts or agreements with Confucius Institutes include provisions that protect academic freedom, prohibit the application of foreign law on campus, and grant the institution full managerial authority over the Confucius Institute, including control over curriculum, activities, research grants, and staff.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 04/16/2021)

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