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HR 1516118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Policy Area: Education
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 9, 2026
Latest Action Date
Sep 12, 2024

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act is a House bill from the 118th Congress that aims to impose restrictions related to Confucius Institutes and certain Chinese entities identified as concerns by the Department of Homeland Security. The bill was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs but ultimately failed or expired. The bill is categorized under the education policy area, reflecting its focus on educational institutions and foreign influence concerns. However, the official summary and full bill text are not available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to restrict Confucius Institutes and certain Chinese entities as identified by DHS but did not advance beyond committee referral and ultimately failed or expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill targets Confucius Institutes and Chinese entities designated as concerns by the Department of Homeland Security.
  • It was introduced in the House and later referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • The bill is classified under the education policy area and relates to foreign influence in educational settings.
Who Benefits?

['U.S. Department of Homeland Security', 'Educational institutions potentially affected by Confucius Institutes', 'Policymakers focused on national security and education']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits understanding of specific restrictions and enforcement mechanisms.', 'Potential challenges in implementation and oversight due to undefined scope and authority.', 'Possible costs associated with monitoring and enforcing restrictions on educational entities.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It addresses concerns about foreign influence in U.S. education through Confucius Institutes and related Chinese entities. The bill did not progress to enactment and is currently classified as failed or expired.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increased scrutiny and regulation of educational programs affiliated with foreign governments.', 'Possible impacts on academic collaborations and cultural exchange programs involving Chinese entities.', 'Heightened administrative burden on DHS and educational institutions to comply with new restrictions.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of the official bill summary and full text limits transparency and comprehensive oversight. Monitoring the legislative process and obtaining full documentation are essential for evaluating the bill's implications and ensuring accountability in its enforcement.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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