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Prohibiting Federal Funds for Universities Supporting Confucius Institutes

This act aims to prohibit federal funding for higher education institutions that support or host Confucius Institutes. This means universities wishing to receive U.S. government funds will need to cease their association with these Institutes. It will impact the availability of Chinese government-funded cultural and language programs on campuses.
Key points
Higher education institutions that fund or have Confucius Institutes will lose access to federal funds.
Confucius Institutes are educational and cultural programs funded by the Chinese government.
The Secretary of Education will conduct a study on the number of universities involved with Confucius Institutes over the past 10 years.
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Additional Information
Defund the CCP On Campus Act of 2023
Print number: HR 3757
Sponsor: Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]
Process start date: 2023-05-31
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Prohibiting Federal Funds for Universities Supporting Confucius Institutes

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 3757.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Higher education institutions that fund or have Confucius Institutes will lose access to federal funds.
  • Confucius Institutes are educational and cultural programs funded by the Chinese government.
  • The Secretary of Education will conduct a study on the number of universities involved with Confucius Institutes over the past 10 years.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2953-2955)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 3757

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