H.R. 881 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
H.R. 881 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 31, 2025, sponsored by August Pfluger with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Education
- Groups that lobbied
- 2
What it does
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act This bill restricts funding to an institution of higher education (IHE) that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute, Thousand Talents Program, or Chinese entity of concern.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
August Pfluger (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 7, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (May 8, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 7, 2025 · Passed266–153
Every roll call vote on this bill
- DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern ActHouse · May 7, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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