No Federal Funding for CCP Spying and Persuasion In Education Settings (SPIES) Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:59:01Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3889 No Federal Funding for CCP Spying and Persuasion In Education Settings (SPIES) Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3889

Bill 118 hr 3889, also known as the No Federal Funding for CCP Spying and Persuasion In Education Settings (SPIES) Act of 2023, aims to prevent the use of federal funds for activities related to spying and propaganda by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in educational settings.

The bill prohibits any federal funds from being used to support programs or activities that involve spying or propaganda efforts by the CCP within educational institutions. This includes preventing the use of federal funds for any educational materials, programs, or initiatives that promote CCP ideology or propaganda.

Additionally, the bill requires educational institutions that receive federal funding to disclose any partnerships, collaborations, or financial support they receive from entities affiliated with the CCP. This transparency measure is intended to ensure that educational institutions are not unknowingly supporting CCP propaganda efforts. Overall, the No Federal Funding for CCP SPIES Act of 2023 seeks to safeguard American educational institutions from foreign influence and propaganda, particularly from the CCP. By prohibiting the use of federal funds for CCP spying and persuasion activities in education settings, the bill aims to protect the integrity and independence of American education.

Congressional Summary of HR 3889

No Federal Funding for CCP Spying and Persuasion In Education Settings (SPIES) Act of 2023

This bill generally prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) that hosts a Confucius Institute from receiving funding from the Department of Defense (DOD). A Confucius Institute is a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government.

Currently, a U.S. IHE that hosts a Confucius Institute is prohibited from receiving DOD funds (except for funds provided directly to students as educational assistance) unless that IHE receives a waiver from DOD. This bill removes DOD's waiver authority.

The bill also applies the general prohibition to international IHEs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3889

Bill HR 3889 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2023. Bill HR 3889 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2023. Bill HR 3889's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 7, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3889

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3889

No Federal Funding for CCP Spying and Persuasion In Education Settings (SPIES) Act of 2023

To expand the prohibition on funding for international institutions of higher education that host Confucius Institutes and remove the authority to waive the prohibition.