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US S1694

US S1694
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act


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Introduced
05/08/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes funding restrictions for institutions of higher education that have relationships with Confucius Institutes, which are cultural institutes funded by the Chinese government. Specifically, the bill defines several key terms, including "Chinese entity of concern" - which encompasses Chinese universities involved in military-civil fusion, defense industrial base, or connected to Chinese military or government organizations. Under the bill, any institution of higher education with a "relationship" (defined as contracts, agreements, donations, or gifts) with a Confucius Institute or such a Chinese entity will be ineligible to receive funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These restrictions would take effect 12 months after the bill's enactment. However, institutions can regain DHS funding eligibility by terminating their relationship with the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. The bill appears aimed at limiting potential foreign influence and national security risks by preventing federal homeland security funds from supporting educational institutions with ties to certain Chinese organizations.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 05/08/2025)

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