Cut DHS funds for colleges tied to China
Sponsored by August Pfluger
What the bill does
This bill stops colleges and universities from getting Department of Homeland Security money if they work with Confucius Institutes or certain Chinese programs. Schools can get the money back if they end those ties. The Homeland Security Secretary can waive the rule for one year if the school has strong safeguards and the relationship is safe or in the national interest.
The stakes
Colleges that do research with DHS funding could lose that money if they host a Confucius Institute or take part in Chinese programs. This affects schools that have partnerships with Chinese universities and the students and researchers who rely on DHS grants.
How the chamber split
See how each member voted· all 413▸
What each side says
- The bill cuts off federal money to schools that work with Chinese programs that may pose a national security risk, such as those linked to the Chinese military or intelligence.bill
- It forces schools to choose between DHS funding and ties to Chinese entities that have been accused of stealing research or spreading disinformation.report
- The waiver lets schools keep their Chinese partnerships if they can prove they have strong security measures and the relationship is not a threat.bill
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