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H.R. 881Passed House
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
Introduced: Jan 31, 2025
Latest action date: May 8, 2025
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Jan 31, 2025
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May 8, 2025
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Education
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Area studies and international educationAsiaChinaDepartment of Homeland SecurityHigher educationInternational exchange and broadcasting
Bill Summary
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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Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
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H.Amdt. 17houseAgreed toMay 7, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 377, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Homeland Security, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-2, is considered adopted.
Latest action: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
Checked against Congress.gov Sep 13, 2026.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
IntroReferralSenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1891)
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/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)
FloorLibrary of CongressConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1895-1896)
FloorHouse floor actionsPOSTPONED 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.
FloorHouse floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
FloorHouse floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 881.
FloorHouse floor actionsRule 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.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1891-1894)
FloorHouse floor actionsRule H. Res. 377 passed House.
FloorHouse floor actionsRules 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.
FloorHouse floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-87.
CommitteeHouse floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-87.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
CalendarsHouse floor actionsOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
CommitteeHouse committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
CommitteeHouse committee actionsSubcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged
CommitteeHouse committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
CommitteeHouse committee actionsReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
IntroReferralHouse floor actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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