DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced
Summary
Ban on DHS funding for colleges with Confucius Institute or Chinese entities of concern ties. This bill would make any institution of higher education that has a contract, agreement, in-kind donation, or gift from a Confucius Institute or a defined Chinese entity of concern ineligible to receive Department of Homeland Security funds until it ends that relationship.
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- Colleges and universities would be barred from DHS funding if they maintain a "relationship" as defined by the bill, which includes contracts, agreements, in-kind donations, or gifts. The restriction would begin the first fiscal year that starts after 12 months from enactment.
- Schools that terminate the covered relationship would regain eligibility for DHS funds once the relationship is ended. This creates a clear path to restore funding.
- The Secretary of Homeland Security would administer and enforce the funding restriction, identifying covered relationships and ensuring institutions comply.
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DHS funding ban for colleges
If enacted, this bill would bar colleges from getting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funds if they have a relationship with a Confucius Institute or certain Chinese universities. "Relationship" would include contracts, agreements, gifts, and in‑kind donations. It would define "Chinese entity of concern" as Chinese universities meeting listed security-related criteria and define "Confucius Institute" as a PRC-funded cultural institute. Definitions would take effect at enactment. The DHS funding ban would start in the first fiscal year that begins more than 12 months after enactment. A college would regain eligibility if it ends the covered relationship. The Secretary of Homeland Security would administer and enforce the restriction.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Scott, Rick [R-FL]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 5/8/2025
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 5/8/2025
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
PA • R
Sponsored 5/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
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