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RepublicanBill · S. 1694· Senate(119-S-1694)

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Rep. Scott
Age: 74 years
Florida
Introduced
5/8/2025
Last activity
5/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsored by
Rick Scott
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act," aims to restrict Department of Homeland Security funding for colleges and universities. It targets institutions of higher education that maintain a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern. A relationship is defined as any contract, agreement, in-kind donation, or gift received from these entities. To remain eligible for DHS funds, these institutions must terminate their relationship with the specified entities. These restrictions would take effect starting the first fiscal year after a 12-month period following the Act's enactment.

Yes

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2

    The bill restricts funding to institutions with ties to Chinese entities involved in military-civil fusion or the defense industrial base.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1

    The bill limits the influence of Chinese state-funded cultural and academic institutions in U.S. higher education.

The opposite

  • Does this put more money into public schools?-3

    Higher education institutions with existing Chinese partnerships face the loss of Department of Homeland Security funding.

  • Would students be better off under this?-2

    The potential loss of DHS funding for certain institutions could indirectly impact student resources and opportunities.