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119th Congress · H.R. 881 · Passed Origin

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, Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese entity of concern. The bill defines (1) Confucius Institute as a cultural institute funded by the Chinese government; (2) Thousand Talents Program as any technological or educational program funded or administered by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; and (3) Chinese entity of concern as generally any university or college in China that is 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, Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any funds from DHS, unless the IHE terminates the relationship. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds upon termination of the relationship.

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SubjectsArea studies and international educationAsiaChinaDepartment of Homeland SecurityHigher educationInternational exchange and broadcasting
Sponsor
August L. Pfluger II, R-TX-11
3 terms · @RepPfluger
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2202 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4311 · 202-225-3605
Cosponsors (5)
  • Andrew R. Garbarino, R-NY-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 31, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepGarbarino
  • Gabe Evans, R-CO-8Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 31, 2025 · 1 term · @repgabeevans
  • Dale W. Strong, R-AL-5Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 31, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepDaleStrong
  • Morgan J. Luttrell, R-TX-8
    Co-sponsored Mar 6, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepLuttrell
  • John Joyce, R-PA-13
    Co-sponsored May 5, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepJohnJoyce
Committees (2)
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity May 8, 2025
  • Homeland Security Committee
    House Standing · Activity May 5, 2025
Actions (22)
  1. May 8, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. May 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. May 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1891)
  4. May 7, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    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)
  5. May 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1895-1896)
  6. May 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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.
  7. May 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. May 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 881.
  9. May 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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.
  10. May 7, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1891-1894)
  11. May 6, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rule H. Res. 377 passed House.
  12. May 5, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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.
  13. May 5, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
  14. May 5, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-87.
  15. May 5, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-87.
  16. Apr 9, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
  17. Apr 9, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  18. Apr 9, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged
  19. Jan 31, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
  20. Jan 31, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  21. Jan 31, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  22. Jan 31, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Policy areaEducation
RelatedH.Res. 377
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PFLUGER:H.R. 881.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Staff Authorized ][Page H434]
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