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H.R. 1516: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Passed HouseSep 10, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 9, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)Sep 10, 2024, 249–161
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Dec 19, 2023

This bill restricts funding to an institution of higher education (IHE) that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute (a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government). It also requires certain disclosures related to Chinese entities of concern (generally, universities or colleges involved in China's military, police, or intelligence activities).

Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must ensure that an IHE that has awarded a contract to, entered into an agreement with, or received an in-kind donation or gift from a Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive specified funds from DHS, unless the IHE terminates the relationship. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds upon termination of the relationship. DHS may waive this funding restriction, on a case-by-case basis and for a period of not more than one year, if it is in the national security interests of the United States.

Additionally, an IHE that has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern and is seeking to receive or receives specified DHS funds must notify DHS about the relationship.

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DHS must provide outreach and, upon request, technical assistance to IHEs related to compliance with this bill.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Sep 10, 2024

On Passage

Passed 249–161

Yea 249majority 206Nay 161

  • Democrats36 yea, 161 nay
  • Republicans212 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez (D-NM), Eric Sorensen (D-IL), Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Thomas Suozzi (D-NY), David Scott (D-GA), Patrick Ryan (D-NY), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) voted Yea; and 26 more

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Showing 430 of 430 members

Yea 249

Republicans (212)

Independents (1)

Nay 161

Democrats (161)

Not voting 20

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Sep 10, 2024. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

3 votes on this bill

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  • Sep 10, 2024HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 249–161
    Roll call 408 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats36161014
    Republicans212006
    Independents1000
    Total249161020

    House roll call 408: On Passage. Passed.

    36 crossed party lines: 36 Democrats

    How each member voted (430)
  • Sep 10, 2024HouseMotion to recommitFailed, yea-nay 197–213
    Roll call 407 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1970014
    Republicans021207
    Independents0100
    Total197213021

    House roll call 407: On Motion to Recommit. Failed.

    How each member voted (431)
  • Sep 10, 2024HouseH.Amdt. 1181, ClineAgreed, yea-nay 253–151
    Roll call 406 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats46151017
    Republicans2060016
    Independents1000
    Total253151033

    House roll call 406: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Agreed to.

    Amendment by Ben Cline (R-VA)

    46 crossed party lines: 46 Democrats

    How each member voted (437)

Amendments

6 offered

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  • H.Amdt. 1183Zachary (Zach) Nunn R-IAAgreedSep 10, 2024Sep 10, 2024: On agreeing to the Nunn (IA) amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1182Ben Cline R-VAAgreedSep 10, 2024Sep 10, 2024: On agreeing to the Cline amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1181Ben Cline R-VAAgreedSep 10, 2024Sep 10, 2024: On agreeing to the Cline amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 - 151 (Roll no. 406).
  • H.Amdt. 1180Jasmine Crockett D-TXAgreedSep 10, 2024Sep 10, 2024: On agreeing to the Crockett amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1179Pete Stauber R-MNAgreedSep 10, 2024Sep 10, 2024: On agreeing to the Stauber amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1178Josh Gottheimer D-NJAgreedSep 10, 2024Sep 10, 2024: On agreeing to the Gottheimer amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Cosponsors

18

Who scored on this bill

746 points earned
  1. 1August Pfluger R-TX SponsorIntroduced, reported, passed House3 events+50
  2. 2Ben Cline R-VA2 amendments offered, 2 agreed4 events+44
  3. 3Josh Gottheimer D-NJ2 maverick votes; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed4 events+34
  4. 4Jasmine Crockett D-TX1 amendment offered, 1 agreed2 events+22
  5. 4Zachary (Zach) Nunn R-IA1 amendment offered, 1 agreed2 events+22
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History

  1. Sep 10, 2024Passed the House, 249–161.
  2. Mar 9, 2023Introduced in the House by August Pfluger.
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  1. Sep 12, 2024Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Sep 10, 2024Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  3. Sep 10, 2024Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5119-5128)
  4. Sep 10, 2024Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  5. Sep 10, 2024House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1430 and Rule XVIII.
  6. Sep 10, 2024The Speaker designated the Honorable Stephanie I. Bice to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
  7. Sep 10, 2024GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1516.
  8. Sep 10, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gottheimer amendment No. 1.
  9. Sep 10, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stauber amendment No. 2.
  10. Sep 10, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crockett amendment No. 3.
  11. Sep 10, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline amendment No. 4.
  12. Sep 10, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cline amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  13. Sep 10, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline amendment No. 5.
  14. Sep 10, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 6.
  15. Sep 10, 2024Mr. Guest moved that the committee rise.
  16. Sep 10, 2024On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  17. Sep 10, 2024Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1516 as unfinished business.
  18. Sep 10, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5128-5129)
  19. Sep 10, 2024The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  20. Sep 10, 2024The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1516.
  21. Sep 10, 2024The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  22. Sep 10, 2024The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  23. Sep 10, 2024Mr. Magaziner moved to recommit to the Committee on Homeland Security.
  24. Sep 10, 2024The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  25. Sep 10, 2024On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 213 (Roll no. 407). (CR H5129)
  26. Sep 10, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 161 (Roll no. 408).
  27. Sep 10, 2024On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 161 (Roll no. 408).
  28. Sep 10, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  29. Sep 6, 2024Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Homeland Security, H. Rept. 118-319, Part II.
  30. Dec 19, 2023Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-319.
  31. Dec 19, 2023Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 258.
  32. Nov 8, 2023Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Discharged
  33. Nov 8, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  34. Nov 8, 2023Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
  35. Mar 10, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
  36. Mar 10, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
  37. Mar 9, 2023Introduced in House
  38. Mar 9, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.