H.R. 881: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-31 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-08 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-31):
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 Confucius Institute, Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese entity of concern. The bill defines (1) Confucius Institute as a cultural institute funded by the Chinese government; (2) Thousand Talents Program as any technological or educational program funded or administered by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; and (3) Chinese entity of concern as generally any university or college in China that is involved in China's military, police, or intelligence activities.
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 Confucius Institute, Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese entity of concern 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.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Andrew R. Garbarino | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Gabe Evans | R CO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Dale W. Strong | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Morgan Luttrell | R TX 2025-03-06 |
| John Joyce | R PA 2025-05-05 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 881?
H.R. 881 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
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