Bills · S 1694
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1694Education
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION MAY 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about foreign influence in American higher education and national security. By cutting off Department of Homeland Security funding, it aims to compel U.S. universities to sever ties with organizations perceived as extensions of the Chinese government or military. Voters should care because it could impact the financial stability of some universities, especially those with significant DHS-funded research, and influence the scope of international academic partnerships.
If this bill becomes law, U.S. universities would likely feel pressure to evaluate and potentially terminate existing relationships with Confucius Institutes and identified Chinese universities. If it doesn't pass, universities would not face these specific federal funding pressures related to their relationships with these Chinese entities, and such partnerships could continue without this particular financial consequence.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Defines "Chinese entity of concern" to include Chinese universities involved in military-civil fusion, the defense industrial base, or supporting Chinese security/intelligence organizations.
This broad definition identifies specific types of Chinese institutions that U.S. universities would be restricted from collaborating with to avoid losing DHS funds.
PROVISION 02
Restricts institutions of higher education from receiving any Department of Homeland Security funds if they have a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a 'Chinese entity of concern.'
This creates a direct financial incentive for U.S. universities to sever ties with these specified Chinese organizations.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that if an institution terminates its relationship with a Confucius Institute or 'Chinese entity of concern,' it regains eligibility for DHS funding.
This provides a clear path for universities to restore their access to federal funding if they comply with the bill's requirements.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 8
Introduced in Senate
MAY 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1694
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
Senate BillS 1694Education
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
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READING
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