DoD Withholds Funds from Confucius Institute Colleges
Published Date: 8/25/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of Defense is updating its rules to limit funding for colleges and universities that host Confucius Institutes, following new laws from 2024. This change affects schools receiving DoD money and aims to keep defense funds away from certain foreign influence. The new rule kicks in soon, so affected institutions should get ready for funding changes.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DoD Limits Funding to Schools with Confucius Institutes
The Department of Defense will limit DoD funding to colleges and universities that host Confucius Institutes. This rule implements sections of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and amends prior restrictions from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, affecting institutions that receive DoD money.
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