DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

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.