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119th Congress · H.R. 881 · Passed Origin

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Latest action May 8, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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SubjectsArea studies and international educationAsiaChinaDepartment of Homeland SecurityHigher educationInternational exchange and broadcasting

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DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · [R-TX-11] · P000048
    Rep-TX-11 current · 3 terms · @RepPfluger · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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P000048
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current
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August Pfluger
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August
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Lee
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Pfluger
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null
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1978-12-28
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Current term (3 total)

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TX
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11
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Republican
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null
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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2202 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4311
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202-225-3605
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (6)

  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 9
  • Counterterrorism and Intelligence (house) · house · Chairman · rank 1
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 6
  • Environment (house) · house · rank 8
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 15 · site
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 5 · site

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 505 E Jasper Drive, Pratt Learning and Leadership, Killeen, TX, 76541 · 254-669-6570 · 31.1020907,-97.73762819999999
  • 501 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX, 76801 · 325-646-1950 · 31.7197587,-98.9836734
  • 135 West Twohig Avenue, B, San Angelo, TX, 76903 · 325-659-4010 · 31.4599436,-100.4393926
  • 104 W. Sandstone St., County Annex, Llano, TX, 78643 · 325-247-2826 · 30.7489946,-98.67618069999999
  • 6 Desta Drive, Suite 2000, Midland, TX, 79705 · 432-687-2390 · 32.030402,-102.0855755
  • 1010 E 8th St., Ector County Courthouse, Administration Building, Odessa, TX, 79761 · 432-331-9667 · 31.8556867,-102.3613931

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H0TX11230
cycle
2026
name
PFLUGER, AUGUST LEE II
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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TX
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11
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Incumbent
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2026
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null
first_file_date
2019-09-12
last_file_date
2024-11-20
last_f2_date
2024-11-20
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$2,649,050.19
total_disbursements
$2,201,576.92
cash_on_hand_end_period
$2,771,578.81
debts_owed_by_committee
$0.00
coverage_start_date
2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-03-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (5)

  • Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] · [R-NY-2] · G000597 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-31 · original
    Rep-NY-2 current · 3 terms · @RepGarbarino · 1 district office
  • Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] · [R-CO-8] · E000300 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-31 · original
    Rep-CO-8 current · 1 term · @repgabeevans · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] · [R-AL-5] · S001220 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-31 · original
    Rep-AL-5 current · 2 terms · @RepDaleStrong · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] · [R-TX-8] · L000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06
    Rep-TX-8 current · 2 terms · @RepLuttrell · 1 district office
  • Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] · [R-PA-13] · J000302 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-05
    Rep-PA-13 current · 4 terms · @RepJohnJoyce · 6 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-05-08T16:29:05ZReferred To
  • Homeland Security Committee [House Standing]
    2025-05-05T16:06:54ZReported By
    2025-04-09T17:06:00ZMarkup By
    2025-04-09T17:05:41ZDischarged from
    2025-01-31T15:06:00ZReferred To
    ↳ Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (22)

  • 2025-05-08IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2025-05-07 17:37:00FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-05-07 17:36:58FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1891)
    VoteHouse roll 120 — source
  • 2025-05-07 17:36:58Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153 (Roll no. 120). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1891)
    VoteHouse roll 120 — source
  • 2025-05-07 17:29:31FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1895-1896)
  • 2025-05-07 14:28:20FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate of H.R. 881, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pfluger demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2025-05-07 14:28:16FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2025-05-07 14:05:15FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 881.
  • 2025-05-07 14:03:54FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2025-05-07 14:03:49FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. (consideration: CR H1891-1894)
  • 2025-05-06 14:02:53FloorH1L220via House floor actions
    Rule H. Res. 377 passed House.
  • 2025-05-05 18:19:02FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2025-05-05CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
  • 2025-05-05CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-87.
  • 2025-05-05Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-87.
  • 2025-04-09Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
  • 2025-04-09Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-04-09Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged
  • 2025-01-31Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
  • 2025-01-31IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • 2025-01-31IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-31IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-05-10T04:38:19Z
    DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-05-09T03:38:18Z
    DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-05-06T06:38:16Z
    DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
  • Display Title2025-03-01T04:53:26Z
    DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-03-01T04:53:25Z
    DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-03-01T04:48:32Z
    To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

00 · 2025-01-31 · Introduced in House

Related bills

  • HRES 377 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2025-05-06 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (1)

  • HAMDT 17 (119)
    Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 377, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Homeland Security, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-2, is considered adopted.
    Submitted 2025-05-07T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: House of Representatives
    Amends: HR 881 (119)
    Latest: 2025-05-07 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
    Sponsors
    • null

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-87

Calendar number

null

CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 881, DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act2025-04-30T20:19:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on April 9, 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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