U.S. colleges and universities that partner with Confucius Institutes or specific Chinese government-linked organizations would no longer get money from the Department of Homeland Security. Schools can restore their funding by ending those partnerships, or by getting a national security waiver with strong safeguards. DHS must report to Congress each year on which schools are affected.
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DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act is a Senate bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 881: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: The bill primarily affects U.S. colleges and universities that receive DHS funding and currently have partnerships with Confucius Institutes or certain Chinese organizations. Students, faculty, and researchers at those schools could see changes to cultural programs, language exchanges, or research collaborations. DHS itself takes on new responsibilities for granting waivers, providing compliance help, and reporting to Congress. Schools with fewer resources may find it harder to meet the safeguard requirements needed for waivers.
Why this matters: This bill is part of a broader push to limit Chinese government influence on American campuses, particularly where sensitive research and federal money are involved. It gives the federal government a new tool to pressure schools into cutting certain foreign ties, while creating transparency through mandatory reporting. The outcome could reshape how U.S. universities manage international partnerships with China and how DHS funding flows to higher education.
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Officially: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
U.S. colleges and universities that partner with Confucius Institutes or specific Chinese government-linked organizations would no longer get money from the Department of Homeland Security. Schools can restore their funding by ending those partnerships, or by getting a national security waiver with strong safeguards. DHS must report to Congress each year on which schools are affected.
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Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (5/8/2025)
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