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DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
12/27/2023, 8:00 PM
Summary of Bill S 1121
Bill 118 s 1121, also known as the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to address concerns about the influence of Chinese entities, particularly Confucius Institutes, within the United States.
Confucius Institutes are educational organizations funded by the Chinese government that operate on college campuses around the world, including in the United States. Critics of these institutes argue that they promote Chinese propaganda and limit academic freedom.
The DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act seeks to address these concerns by imposing restrictions on the activities of Confucius Institutes and other Chinese entities within the United States. The bill would require these entities to register with the Department of Homeland Security and disclose information about their funding sources and activities. Additionally, the bill would prohibit federal funding from being used to support Confucius Institutes and other Chinese entities that are deemed to be of concern to national security. This would help to ensure that these entities are not able to exert undue influence within the United States. Overall, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act is aimed at protecting national security and academic freedom within the United States by imposing restrictions on Chinese entities that are seen as potential threats.
Confucius Institutes are educational organizations funded by the Chinese government that operate on college campuses around the world, including in the United States. Critics of these institutes argue that they promote Chinese propaganda and limit academic freedom.
The DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act seeks to address these concerns by imposing restrictions on the activities of Confucius Institutes and other Chinese entities within the United States. The bill would require these entities to register with the Department of Homeland Security and disclose information about their funding sources and activities. Additionally, the bill would prohibit federal funding from being used to support Confucius Institutes and other Chinese entities that are deemed to be of concern to national security. This would help to ensure that these entities are not able to exert undue influence within the United States. Overall, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act is aimed at protecting national security and academic freedom within the United States by imposing restrictions on Chinese entities that are seen as potential threats.
Congressional Summary of S 1121
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 any funds from DHS, unless the IHE terminates the relationship. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds upon termination of the relationship.
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Current Status of Bill S 1121
Bill S 1121 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1121 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill S 1121's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1121
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1121
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Area studies and international education
- Asia
- China
- Department of Homeland Security
- Higher education
- International exchange and broadcasting
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1121
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1121
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