Pfluger Bill to Prevent Us Taxpayer Dollars From Enriching Chinese Communist Party Passes Homeland Committee

Press Release

Thursday, a bill proposed by Rep. August Pfluger to prevent the Chinese Government from infiltrating and influencing American universities to advance their agenda passed the Homeland Security Committee.

Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): "We know that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is utilizing Confucius Institutes to infiltrate American university campuses to engage in espionage, steal our intellectual property, intimidate Chinese dissidents, promote communist propaganda, and funnel information back to the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Under no circumstances should American taxpayer dollars be used to enrich the CCP or the PLA. Congress must ensure taxpayer dollars are cut off from these programs for good. I am grateful for my colleagues' support on my bill and appreciate Chairman Thompson and Ranking Member Katko for bringing this important measure before the committee. "

Background:

The DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (H.R. 7779(link is external)) prevents DHS funds from flowing to American universities that host a Confucius Institute or maintain an relationship with a Chinese entity of concern.

The Bill is Supported by FDD Action.

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