Pfluger’s ‘DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes Act’ passes the House

House passes bill to block DHS funds to universities with Confucius Institutes

The House of Representatives took a significant step on Wednesday to curb China's influence in the U.S. education system.

House Passes Bill Restricting CCP Influence in Higher Education

The House of Representatives on May 7 passed a bill that would ban the Department of Homeland Security from providing grants to colleges and universities that partner with the entities of China’s ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP). By a vote of 266–153, the chamber passed HR 881, “DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern.” Every Republican present voted for the bipartisan legislation, along with 55 Democrats. Co…

Pfluger’s ‘DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes Act’ passes the House

WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, on Wednesday had legislation pass through the U.S. House of Representatives. Pfluger’s “DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes Act” will defend American students from the Chinese Communist Party by prohibiting any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding from flowing to universities…

House Passes Bill Targeting Universities’ Ties To Chinese Influence Hubs

The House passed a bill targeting universities for maintaining partnerships with Chinese government-backed entities, including Confucius Institutes.

House votes to restrict university funding linked to Chinese entities - Conservative Journal Review

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that could curtail federal funding for universities with links to certain Chinese organizations. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. August Pfluger of Texas and passed by a margin of 266-153, aims to limit Department of Homeland Security funds to educational institutions that have partnerships with entities such as Confucius Institutes, as the Daily Caller reports. Among those in favor…