All Roll Calls
Yes: 266 • No: 153
119-hr-881119th CongressWALLET
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
Sponsored By: Representative Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Passed House
Summary
Cuts DHS funding to colleges with ties to Confucius Institutes or specified Chinese "entities of concern" while creating narrow national‑security waivers and new reporting and assistance duties for DHS.
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Bill Overview
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Colleges with China ties lose Homeland Security funds
If enacted, colleges that keep a relationship with a Confucius Institute, the Thousand Talents Program, or a defined Chinese entity of concern would not receive any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funds. This would begin with the first fiscal year that starts after a 12‑month period following enactment. A school would regain eligibility if it ends the relationship. The DHS Secretary, after consulting the Director of National Intelligence, would be able to grant a one‑year waiver and renew it yearly if the tie serves U.S. national security or poses no national security risk and the school has strong safeguards; a waiver would take effect 30 days after it is issued. DHS would notify Congress with a written reason at least 30 days before issuing or renewing a waiver, provide outreach and technical help to schools, and report to Congress 18 months after enactment and every year after on implementation and which covered schools receive DHS funds.
Which China ties would trigger the ban
The bill would define who is covered. A “Chinese entity of concern” would include any college in China that meets one or more listed tests, such as involvement in military‑civil fusion or the defense industrial base; ties to PRC security, defense, police, or intelligence bodies; links to SASTIND or the Chinese Academy of Sciences; funding from groups under the Central Military Commission; actions that harm U.S.–Taiwan relations; enabling forced labor of Uyghur Muslims; or election interference campaigns. A “Confucius Institute” would mean a cultural institute funded by the PRC government. A “relationship” would include any contract, agreement, in‑kind gift, or donation from these groups. The “Thousand Talents Program” would mean any tech or education program funded or run by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]
CO • R
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
AL • R
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
PA • R
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 5/7/2025
On Passage
Yes: 266 • No: 153