Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6730

Bill 117 HR 6730, also known as the Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022, aims to address concerns about the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American higher education institutions. The bill seeks to protect academic freedom and national security by increasing transparency and accountability in relationships between US colleges and universities and entities affiliated with the CCP.

The key provisions of the bill include requiring higher education institutions to disclose any financial contributions or partnerships with organizations linked to the CCP. This transparency is intended to prevent undue influence from foreign governments on academic research and teaching. Additionally, the bill calls for increased scrutiny of Confucius Institutes, which are Chinese government-funded cultural centers located on college campuses.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for any programs or activities that involve collaboration with the CCP or its affiliates. This measure is designed to safeguard American intellectual property and prevent the theft of sensitive research and technology by foreign entities. Overall, the Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022 aims to safeguard the integrity of American higher education institutions and protect national security interests from foreign influence. By promoting transparency and accountability in relationships with the CCP, the bill seeks to ensure that academic freedom and intellectual property rights are preserved for the benefit of all students and researchers in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 6730

Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022

This bill prohibits certain members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from receiving an F (academic student) or J (exchange visitor) visa.

Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any CCP member who has served in any position in the CCP since this bill's enactment. The prohibition shall also apply to a spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild of such an individual.

The President may waive these prohibitions by certifying to Congress that the waiver is in the U.S. national interest.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6730

Bill HR 6730 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2022. Bill HR 6730 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2022.  Bill HR 6730's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6730

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6730

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6730

Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6730

R
Vicky Hartzler
Missouri(Republican)
R
Bill Posey
Florida(Republican)
Brian J. Mast
Brian J. Mast
Florida(Republican)
Scott Franklin
Scott Franklin
Florida(Republican)
Byron Donalds
Byron Donalds
Florida(Republican)

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