DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T13:18:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5018 DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 1:18 PM

Congressional Summary of S 5018

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

This bill restricts funding to an institution of higher education (IHE) that has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute. A Confucius Institute is a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government.

Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must ensure that an IHE that has awarded a contract to, entered into an agreement with, or received an in-kind donation or gift from a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive specified funds from DHS. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds if it terminates the relationship.

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Current Status of Bill S 5018

Bill S 5018 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2022. Bill S 5018 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 29, 2022. Bill S 5018's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of September 29, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5018

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5018

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5018

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

A bill to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.