Bill > HR7779

This bill, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, establishes funding restrictions for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, which are cultural institutes funded by the Chinese government. The bill defines a "Chinese entity of concern" as a university or college in China that is involved in military-civil fusion, the Chinese defense industrial base, or provides support to Chinese security, defense, police, or intelligence organizations. Beginning 12 months after enactment, the bill requires institutions with a relationship with a Confucius Institute to terminate that relationship to be eligible for DHS Science and Technology or Research and Development funds. It also requires institutions with a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern to disclose that relationship when seeking or receiving DHS funding. The bill allows the DHS Secretary to waive the funding restriction on a case-by-case basis in the national security interest.