CONFUCIUS Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:48:43Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2622 CONFUCIUS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2622

Bill 117 HR 2622, also known as the CONFUCIUS Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address concerns regarding the presence of Confucius Institutes on college campuses in the United States. Confucius Institutes are Chinese government-funded cultural centers that offer Chinese language and cultural programs.

The CONFUCIUS Act aims to increase transparency and oversight of Confucius Institutes by requiring these centers to disclose their funding sources, curriculum, and agreements with host institutions. The bill also prohibits federal funding from being used to support Confucius Institutes that do not comply with these transparency requirements.

Additionally, the CONFUCIUS Act seeks to protect academic freedom by prohibiting Confucius Institutes from exerting influence over the curriculum or activities of host institutions. The bill also requires the US Secretary of State to create a list of foreign entities, including Confucius Institutes, that are deemed to be a threat to academic freedom in the United States. Overall, the CONFUCIUS Act aims to address concerns about foreign influence on US college campuses and protect academic freedom. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to safeguard American institutions from undue foreign influence, while opponents raise concerns about potential negative impacts on cultural exchange and education.

Congressional Summary of HR 2622

Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act or the CONFUCIUS Act

This bill addresses China's influence on postsecondary educational institutions through Confucius Institutes, which are cultural institutes directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government.

Specifically, the bill establishes requirements for postsecondary educational institutions that receive federal funding and that have contracts or agreements with Confucius Institutes. The contracts or agreements must include clear provisions that (1) protect the academic freedom of the institutions; (2) prohibit the application of foreign law on the institutions' campuses; and (3) grant full managerial authority of the institutes to the institutions, including full control over teaching plans, activities, research grants, and employment decisions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2622

Bill HR 2622 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2021. Bill HR 2622 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2021. Bill HR 2622's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of April 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2622

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2622

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Education

Potential Impact Areas

Area studies and international educationAsiaChinaContracts and agencyEducation programs fundingHigher educationResearch administration and fundingTeaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2622

CONFUCIUS ActTo establish limitations regarding Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.CONFUCIUS ActConcerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act

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