Dhs Restrictions On Confucius Institutes And Chinese Entities Of Concern Act

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The "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act" aims to restrict the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from entering into agreements or partnerships with Confucius Institutes, which are cultural and language programs funded by the Chinese government. The bill also prohibits DHS from collaborating with Chinese entities deemed as national security risks. This legislation seeks to address concerns about foreign influence and safeguard national security by limiting ties between DHS and certain Chinese organizations.

• 2023-03-09: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

• 2023-03-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.

• 2023-03-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

• 2023-11-08: Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Discharged

• 2023-11-08: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

• 2023-11-08: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.

• 2023-12-19: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-319.

• 2023-12-19: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.